Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auratus
ID:
597461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labour.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. IV, 4: 27. 1855: 27. 1855.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596793

Common Names

  • Golden Torch Cactus
  • Cereus auratus
  • Auratus Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus auratus Labour. ex Rümpler [unknown]
  • Echinocactus dumelianus Cels ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinopsis aurata Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Cereus auratus intermedius Regel & Klein bis [unknown]
  • Cereus auratus mollissimus Regel & Klein bis [unknown]
  • Cereus auratus pilosus Regel & Klein bis [unknown]

Description

Cereus auratus (also called Golden 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 auratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cereus auratus for. intermedius Regel & Klein bis
Cereus auratus for. mollissimus Regel & Klein bis
Cereus auratus for. pilosus Regel & Klein bis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cereus auratus has a small, white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus auratus 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 auratus

Cereus auratus can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Cereus auratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus auratus?

Cereus auratus

What is the common name of Cereus auratus?

Golden Torch Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Cereus auratus?

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,

References