Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rogalli
ID:
1288999

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 9: 96. 1899.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288337

Common Names

  • Cereus rogalli
  • Rogalli Cactus
  • Rogalli Columnar Cactus

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Description

Cereus rogalli (also called Rogall's Torch Cactus, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus native to Mexico. It has thick, cylindrical stems with ribs and spines. It is found in dry forests and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus rogalli is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cereus rogalli is white, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are cylindrical in shape and covered in white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus rogalli is a slow-growing cactus that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Offsets should be carefully removed from the parent plant and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Cereus rogalli

Cereus rogalli is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Cereus rogalli FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus rogalli?

Cereus rogalli

What is the common name of Cereus rogalli?

Rogalli night-blooming cereus

What is the natural habitat of Cereus rogalli?

Cereus rogalli is native to 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,

References