Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
597903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
in: Rep. Challenger, Bot. 1(2): 16. 1884.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597235

Common Names

  • Cereus Insularis
  • Island Cactus
  • Island Cereus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus ridleii Andrade-Lima ex Backeb. [unknown]
  • Monvillea insularis (Hemsl.) Britton & Rose [unknown]

Description

Cereus insularis (also called Island night-blooming cereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and the Southwestern United States. It is an erect, columnar, branching cactus, usually with 4 or 5 ribs, up to 5 m tall, with white flowers and red fruits. It grows in rocky soils in desert scrub and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. It is also used to make fences and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cereus insularis has white, funnel-shaped flowers that are arranged in a spiral pattern. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus insularis is a cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a columnar cactus that grows up to 10 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry before planting.

Where to Find Cereus insularis

Cereus insularis can be found in the deserts of Mexico, Arizona, and New Mexico.

Cereus insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus insularis?

Cereus insularis

What is the common name of Cereus insularis?

Insular Cereus

What is the natural habitat of Cereus insularis?

It is native to South America

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