Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
nudus
ID:
595408

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Y.Dawson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
in Allan Hancock Found. Publ. Occas. Pap. 1: 12. 1948.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594740

Common Names

  • Cephalocereus Nudus
  • Naked Cephalocereus
  • Cephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Carnegiea squamulosa (Scheinvar & Sánchez-Mej.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Carnegiea tetetzo nuda (E.Y.Dawson) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus tetetzo nudus E.Y.Dawson [unknown]
  • Neobuxbaumia squamulosa Scheinvar & Sánchez-Mej. [unknown]
  • Neobuxbaumia tetetzo nuda (E.Y.Dawson) E.Y.Dawson [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocereus nudus has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are short and have broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalocereus nudus 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 nudus

Cephalocereus nudus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Nayarit and Sinaloa.

Cephalocereus nudus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus nudus?

Cephalocereus nudus

What type of plant is Cephalocereus nudus?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus nudus 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