Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rueferi
ID:
1289000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsch.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 16: 10. 1906.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288338

Common Names

  • Cereus rueferi
  • Rueferi Cactus
  • Rueferi Columnar Cactus

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Description

Cereus rueferi (also called Ruefer'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 rueferi is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cereus rueferi var. major Lipsch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cereus rueferi 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 rueferi 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 rueferi

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

Cereus rueferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus rueferi?

Cereus rueferi

What is the common name of Cereus rueferi?

Rueferi night-blooming cereus

What is the natural habitat of Cereus rueferi?

Cereus rueferi 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,