Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gladiger
ID:
597806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cels ex Salm-Dyck

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Cact. Hort. Dyck.: 47. 1850.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597138

Common Names

  • Cereus gladiger
  • Gladiger Cactus
  • Gladiger Cereus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus gladilger Lem. [unknown]

Description

Cereus gladiger (also called Gladiger's Cereus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has cylindrical stems with spines and white flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is often found in deserts, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cereus gladiger is white, with a diameter of 3 cm. Its seeds are oval and brown, with a diameter of 1 mm. Its seedlings are green and have a height of 5 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus gladiger is a cactus species native to South America. It prefers a warm, dry climate and is best grown in full sun. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. It can also be propagated from offsets, which should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept dry until established.

Where to Find Cereus gladiger

Cereus gladiger can be found in the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Cereus gladiger FAQ

What is Cereus gladiger?

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

Where is Cereus gladiger found?

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

What is the growth habit of Cereus gladiger?

Cereus gladiger 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,

References

Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.
Jacques Philippe Martin Cels (1740-1806): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cels' in the authors string.