Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rizzini & A.Mattos) P.J.Braun
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 6: 86. 1988.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596740
Common Names
- Adelmarii Cereus
- Cereus adelmarii
- Adelmarii Cereus
Synonyms
- Cereus phatnospermus adelmarii (Rizzini & A.Mattos) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
- Monvillea adelmarii Rizzini & A.Mattos [unknown]
- Monvillea phatnosperma adelmarii (Rizzini & A.Mattos) Lodé [unknown]
Description
Cereus adelmarii (also called Adelmari's Cereus, among many other common names) is a small cactus that is native to Mexico. It has white flowers that are bell-shaped and can reach up to 2 cm in length. Its native regions are Mexico and it is found in deserts and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Cereus adelmarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cereus adelmarii has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cereus adelmarii is a cactus that is best propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 9.
Where to Find Cereus adelmarii
Cereus adelmarii can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Cereus adelmarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cereus adelmarii?
Cereus adelmarii
What is the common name of Cereus adelmarii?
Adelmar's Torch Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Cereus adelmarii?
Deserts and scrublands in Mexico
Species in the Cereus genus
Cereus ackermannii,
Cereus acromelas,
Cereus aethiops,
Cereus albicaulis,
Cereus albispinus,
Cereus arachnoides,
Cereus arcuatus,
Cereus auratus,
Cereus aureus,
Cereus beckmannii,
Cereus bicolor,
Cereus bonariensis,
Cereus brachiatus,
Cereus candelabrius,
Cereus caudatus,
Cereus cirrhiferus,
Cereus cochabambensis,
Cereus colvillii,
Cereus comarapanus,
Cereus conformis,
Cereus crenoides,
Cereus crenulatus,
Cereus cubensis,
Cereus cumengii,
Cereus decagonus,
Cereus del-moralii,
Cereus donatii,
Cereus erectus,
Cereus ericomus,
Cereus erinaceus,
Cereus estevesii,
Cereus fernambucensis,
Cereus fimbriatus,
Cereus forbesii,
Cereus formosus,
Cereus freiburgensis,
Cereus fricii,
Cereus fulvispinosus,
Cereus funkii,
Cereus geminisetus,
Cereus gladiger,
Cereus gracilis,
Cereus greggii,
Cereus hankeanus,
Cereus hansii,
Cereus hertrichianus,
Cereus herzogianus,
Cereus heteracanthus,
Cereus hexagonus,
Cereus hildmannianus,
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,