Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulvispinosus
ID:
597785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Haw.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Succ.: 183. 1812.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597117

Common Names

  • Cereus fulvispinosus
  • Fulvispinosus Cactus
  • Fulvispinosus Cereus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus fulvispinosus (Haw.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cactus fulvispinosus (Haw.) Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Cereus fulvispinosus (also called Fulvispinosus Cereus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. It grows in dry soils and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus fulvispinosus is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cereus fulvispinosus is yellow, with a diameter of 4 cm. Its seeds are oval and brown, with a diameter of 3 mm. Its seedlings are green and have a height of 8 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus fulvispinosus is a cactus species native to South America. It is a columnar cactus that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting.

Where to Find Cereus fulvispinosus

Cereus fulvispinosus can be found in Mexico, in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla.

Cereus fulvispinosus FAQ

What is Cereus fulvispinosus?

Cereus fulvispinosus is a species of cactus native to South America.

Where is Cereus fulvispinosus found?

Cereus fulvispinosus is found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

What is the growth habit of Cereus fulvispinosus?

Cereus fulvispinosus is a columnar cactus with an upright growth habit.

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,