Cephalocereus fouachianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fouachianus
ID:
1288783
Status:
valid
Authors:
Quehl
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 20: 39. 1910.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288121
Common Names
- Cephalocereus fouachianus
- Fouquier's Columnar Cactus
- Fouquier's Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalocereus fouachianus (also called Fouache's Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a columnar cactus with light green stems that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalocereus fouachianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cephalocereus fouachianus are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalocereus fouachianus is a slow-growing cactus species. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cutting off offsets from the parent plant.
Where to Find Cephalocereus fouachianus
Cephalocereus fouachianus is native to the deserts of Mexico.
Cephalocereus fouachianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus fouachianus?
Cephalocereus fouachianus
What is the common name of Cephalocereus fouachianus?
Fouache's Cephalocereus
What is the natural habitat of Cephalocereus fouachianus?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Cephalocereus genus
Cephalocereus apicicephalium, Cephalocereus columna-trajani, Cephalocereus dautwitzii, Cephalocereus euphorbioides, Cephalocereus fulviceps, Cephalocereus macrocephalus, Cephalocereus mezcalaensis, Cephalocereus nizandensis, Cephalocereus nudus, Cephalocereus polylophus, Cephalocereus scoparius, Cephalocereus senilis, Cephalocereus tetetzo, Cephalocereus totolapensis, Cephalocereus fouachianus, Cephalocereus johansenii, Cephalocereus maguirei, Cephalocereus multiareolatus, Cephalocereus parvispinus, Cephalocereus sanchez-mejoradae,
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
Leopold Quehl (1849-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quehl' in the authors string.
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