Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pycnacanthus
ID:
598240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salm-Dyck

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
in Allg. Gartenzeitung 13: 355. 1845.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597572

Common Names

  • Cereus Pycnacanthus
  • Thick-Spined Cereus
  • Thick-Spined Columnar Cactus

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Description

Cereus pycnacanthus (also called Pycnacanthus Cereus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has cylindrical stems with spines and white flowers that bloom in summer. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun and is often found in deserts, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus pycnacanthus 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 flower of Cereus pycnacanthus is white, with a diameter of up to 8 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus pycnacanthus 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 pycnacanthus

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

Cereus pycnacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus pycnacanthus?

Cereus pycnacanthus

What is the common name of Cereus pycnacanthus?

Pygmy Cereus

What is the natural habitat of Cereus pycnacanthus?

It is native to Mexico, where it grows in dry, rocky areas.

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,