Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incrassatus
ID:
1288901

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link & Otto

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
in Verh. Vereins Beförd. Gartenbaues Königl. Preuss. Staaten 6: 432. 1830.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288239

Common Names

  • Cereus Incrassatus
  • Incrassatus Cactus
  • Incrassatus Columnar Cactus

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Description

Cereus incrassatus (also called Inflated 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 incrassatus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long blooming period and can produce beautiful flowers in shades of pink, orange, and red. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its roots being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cereus incrassatus 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 incrassatus 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 incrassatus

Cereus incrassatus is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Cereus incrassatus FAQ

What is the growth rate of Cereus incrassatus?

Cereus incrassatus is a fast-growing cactus species.

What is the flowering season of Cereus incrassatus?

Cereus incrassatus typically flowers in the summer.

What is the ideal temperature range for Cereus incrassatus?

Cereus incrassatus prefers temperatures between 70-90°F (21-32°C).

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.