Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Cels ex K.Schum.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Gesamtbeschr. Kakt.: 120. 1897.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597329
Common Names
- Mallet's Torch Cactus
- Cereus malletianus
- Malletianus Torch Cactus
Description
Cereus malletianus (also called Mallet's 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 malletianus is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cereus malletianus are white or pink in color and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cereus malletianus is a cactus native to Mexico. It prefers to be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It is also possible to propagate by division of the stems.
Where to Find Cereus malletianus
Cereus malletianus can be found in Mexico, in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla.
Cereus malletianus FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Cereus malletianus?
Cereus malletianus prefers a slightly acidic soil pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
What is the best way to propagate Cereus malletianus?
Cereus malletianus can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.
How much light does Cereus malletianus need?
Cereus malletianus prefers bright, indirect light.
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,