Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
senilis
ID:
595438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Pfeiff.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
in Allg. Gartenzeitung 6: 142. 1838.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594770

Common Names

  • Cephalocereus Senilis
  • Senile Cephalocereus
  • Cephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Melocactus bradypus Lehm. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cactus bradypus Lehm. [unknown]
  • Cactus senilis Haw. [unknown]
  • Cephalophorus senilis (Haw.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Cereus bradypus (Lehm.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Cereus senilis (Haw.) DC. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus senilis (Haw.) Beaton [unknown]
  • Echinocactus staplesiae Tate [unknown]
  • Euporteria senilis (Phil.) Kreuz. & Buining [unknown]
  • Pilocereus senilis cristatus Mathsson [unknown]
  • Pilocereus senilis (Haw.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus senilis (Haw.) K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Cephalocereus senilis (also called Old Man of Mexico, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Guatemala. 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 senilis is a popular ornamental plant used for landscaping and decoration. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cephalocereus senilis for. cristatus (Mathsson) P.V.Heath
Cephalocereus senilis for. fasciatus P.V.Heath

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalocereus senilis 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 senilis 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 senilis

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

Cephalocereus senilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocereus senilis?

Cephalocereus senilis

What type of plant is Cephalocereus senilis?

Cactus

Where is Cephalocereus senilis 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

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.