Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
polylophus
ID:
595420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 419. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594752

Common Names

  • Cephalocereus Polylophus
  • Polylophus Cephalocereus
  • Cephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Carnegiea polylopha (DC.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Carnegiea polylopha (DC.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cereus nickelsii Gürke [unknown]
  • Cereus polylophus DC. [unknown]
  • Cereus angulosus Stieber ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus polylophus (DC.) Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Neobuxbaumia polylopha (DC.) Backeb. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocereus polylophus has white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalocereus polylophus 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 polylophus

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

Cephalocereus polylophus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus polylophus?

Cephalocereus polylophus

What type of plant is Cephalocereus polylophus?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus polylophus 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
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.