Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
scoparius
ID:
595437

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poselg.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594769

Common Names

  • Cephalocereus Scoparius
  • Scoparius Cephalocereus
  • Cephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Lemaireocereus setispinus E.Y.Dawson [unknown]
  • Pilocereus sterkmanii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Carnegiea scoparia (Poselg.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cereus scoparius (Poselg.) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Pilocereus scoparius Poselg. [unknown]
  • Neobuxbaumia scoparia (Poselg.) Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Cephalocereus scoparius (also called Old Man Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is a columnar cactus that grows up to 10 m tall and has a diameter of up to 25 cm. It grows in dry, rocky, or sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalocereus scoparius is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalocereus scoparius 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 scoparius

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

Cephalocereus scoparius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus scoparius?

Cephalocereus scoparius

What type of plant is Cephalocereus scoparius?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus scoparius 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.
Heinrich Poselger (1818-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poselg.' in the authors string.