Cepheliocereus impossibilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
impossibilis
ID:
595660
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.V.Heath
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
in Calyx 2: 111. 1992.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594992
Common Names
- Cepheliocereus impossibilis
- Impossible Cepheliocereus
- Impossibilis Cepheliocereus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cepheliocereus impossibilis (also called Impossible cepheliocereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. 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
Cepheliocereus impossibilis is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife. The leaves of this plant can be used to make a tea that has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cepheliocereus impossibilis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cepheliocereus impossibilis is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cepheliocereus impossibilis
Cepheliocereus impossibilis is native to Mexico.
Cepheliocereus impossibilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cepheliocereus impossibilis?
Cepheliocereus impossibilis
What is the common name of Cepheliocereus impossibilis?
Impossible Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Cepheliocereus impossibilis?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Cepheliocereus genus
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
Paul V. Heath (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.V.Heath' in the authors string.
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