Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyptychus
ID:
598201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lem.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Cact. Gen. Sp. Nov.: 56. 1839.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597533

Common Names

  • Cereus Polyptychus
  • Many-Leaved Cereus
  • Many-Leaved Columnar Cactus

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Description

Cereus polyptychus (also called Hedge Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has cylindrical stems that are usually solitary, but can form clumps in the wild. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, often in areas with poor soil.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus polyptychus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a container plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Cereus polyptychus has white flowers that bloom at night and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus polyptychus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA Zone 10.

Where to Find Cereus polyptychus

Cereus polyptychus can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Cereus polyptychus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus polyptychus?

Cereus polyptychus

What type of plant is Cereus polyptychus?

Cactus

Where is Cereus polyptychus found?

Southwestern United States and Mexico

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,