Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
fulviceps
ID:
595371

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) H.E.Moore

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
in Baileya 19: 165. 1975.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594703

Common Names

  • Cephalocereus Fulviceps
  • Fulviceps Cephalocereus
  • Cephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus fulviceps F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Pachycereus fulviceps (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Pachycereus chrysomallus (Lem.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Carnegiea fulviceps (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cereus fulviceps (F.A.C.Weber) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Mitrocereus fulviceps (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) Backeb. ex Bravo [unknown]
  • Pseudomitrocereus fulviceps (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) Bravo & Buxb. [unknown]

Description

Cephalocereus fulviceps (also called Fulviceps 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 fulviceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to make a herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocereus fulviceps 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 fulviceps 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 fulviceps

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

Cephalocereus fulviceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus fulviceps?

Cephalocereus fulviceps

What type of plant is Cephalocereus fulviceps?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus fulviceps 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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.