Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
euphorbioides
ID:
595365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 33. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594697

Common Names

  • Cephalocereus Euphorbioides
  • Euphorbioides Cephalocereus
  • Cephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Cactus euphorbioides (Haw.) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Carnegiea euphorbioides (Haw.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Carnegiea euphorbioides olfersii (Salm-Dyck) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cereus conicus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus euphorbioides Haw. [unknown]
  • Cereus olfersii Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Cereus oxygonus Salm-Dyck ex C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Neobuxbaumia euphorbioides (Haw.) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Neodawsonia euphorbioides (Haw.) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus euphorbioides (Haw.) Rümpler [unknown]
  • Lemaireocereus euphorbioides (Haw.) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Rooksbya euphorbioides (Haw.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neodawsonia euphorbioides olfersii (Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Neobuxbaumia euphorbioides olfersii (Salm-Dyck) Bravo [unknown]
  • Rooksbya euphorbioides olfersii (Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Cephalocereus euphorbioides (also called Euphorbioides Cephalocereus, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalocereus euphorbioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocereus euphorbioides has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalocereus euphorbioides is a perennial cactus that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cutting. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, fertile soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cephalocereus euphorbioides

Cephalocereus euphorbioides is native to Mexico and can be found in deserts and dry grasslands.

Cephalocereus euphorbioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus euphorbioides?

Cephalocereus euphorbioides

What type of plant is Cephalocereus euphorbioides?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus euphorbioides native to?

Mexico

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.