Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caracore
ID:
1288849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rol.-Goss.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Soc. Bot. France 51: 58. 1905.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288187

Common Names

  • Cereus caracore
  • Caracore Cactus
  • Caracore Columnar Cactus

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Description

Cereus caracore (also called Caracore Cereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a columnar cactus with a maximum height of 4 meters and a diameter of 8–10 cm. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus caracore is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cereus caracore has white flowers with pinkish-red petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus caracore can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Cereus caracore

Cereus caracore is native to the deserts of South America.

Cereus caracore FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus caracore?

Cereus caracore

What is the common name of Cereus caracore?

Caracore Cactus

What type of climate does Cereus caracore prefer?

Cereus caracore prefers warm, dry climates.

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,

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