Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martini
ID:
598011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Lem.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. 5: 17. 1858.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597343

Common Names

  • Martini's Torch Cactus
  • Cereus martini
  • Martini Torch Cactus

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Description

Cereus martini (also called Martin'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 martini is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cereus martini 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus martini is a cactus that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from the side of the stem and planted in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cutting has rooted. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Cereus martini

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

Cereus martini FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Cereus martini?

Cereus martini prefers a slightly acidic soil pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

What is the best way to propagate Cereus martini?

Cereus martini can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

How much light does Cereus martini need?

Cereus martini 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,

References

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.