Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lamprospermus
ID:
597944

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 9: 166. 1899.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597276

Common Names

  • Bright-Spined Torch Cactus
  • Cereus lamprospermus
  • Lamprospermus Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Piptanthocereus lamprospermus (K.Schum.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cereus braunii Cárdenas [unknown]

Description

Cereus lamprospermus (also called Giant Torch Cactus, among many other common names) is a tall, columnar cactus native to the deserts of South America. It has long, slender stems and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus lamprospermus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cereus lamprospermus sub. colosseus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves
Cereus lamprospermus sub. lamprospermus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cereus lamprospermus is pink, with a diameter of 4 cm. Its seeds are round and black, 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 lamprospermus 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 lamprospermus

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

Cereus lamprospermus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus lamprospermus?

Cereus lamprospermus

What is the common name of Cereus lamprospermus?

Lamprospermus Cereus

What is the natural habitat of Cereus lamprospermus?

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