Cereus quadrangularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pfeiff.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Diagn. Cact.: 106. 1837.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597574
Common Names
- Cereus Quadrangularis
- Four-Sided Cereus
- Four-Sided Columnar Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cereus quadrangularis (also called Quadrangular 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 quadrangularis 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 quadrangularis is white, with a diameter of up to 8 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cereus quadrangularis 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 quadrangularis
Cereus quadrangularis can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Cereus quadrangularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cereus quadrangularis?
Cereus quadrangularis
What is the common name of Cereus quadrangularis?
Square-stemmed Cereus
What is the natural habitat of Cereus quadrangularis?
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,
References
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
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