Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanosus
ID:
597950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) P.J.Braun

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 6: 86. 1988.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597282

Common Names

  • Hairy Torch Cactus
  • Cereus lanosus
  • Lanosus Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Piptanthocereus lanosus F.Ritter [unknown]

Description

Cereus lanosus (also called Wooly 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 lanosus 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

The flower of Cereus lanosus is yellow, with a diameter of 4 cm. Its seeds are round and black, with a diameter of 2 mm. Its seedlings are green and have a height of 6 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus lanosus 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 lanosus

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

Cereus lanosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus lanosus?

Cereus lanosus

What is the common name of Cereus lanosus?

Woolly Torch Cactus

What type of plant is Cereus lanosus?

Cactus

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

Pierre Josef Braun (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Braun' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.