Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spegazzinii
ID:
598360

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.A.C.Weber

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 9: 102. 1899.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597692

Common Names

  • Cereus spegazzinii
  • Spegazzini's Cereus
  • Spegazzini's cactus

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Synonyms

  • Monvillea haageana Backeb. [unknown]
  • Monvillea lindenzweigiana (Gürke) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Piptanthocereus lindenzweigianus (Gürke) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Piptanthocereus spegazzinii (F.A.C.Weber) Riccob. [unknown]
  • Cereus anisitsii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus haageanus (Backeb.) N.P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Cereus lindenzweigianus Gürke [unknown]
  • Cereus spegazzinii ebenacanthus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Cereus spegazzinii hassleri Weing. [unknown]
  • Monvillea ebenacantha F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cereus marmoratus Zeiss. [valid]
  • Monvillea anisitsii (K.Schum.) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Monvillea spegazzinii (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose [unknown]

Description

Cereus spegazzinii (also called Spegazzini's Cereus, among many other common names) is a cactus that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Argentina, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus spegazzinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a houseplant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cereus spegazzinii has white, funnel-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, bright green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus spegazzinii is a fast-growing plant and can reach maturity in a few months. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept in a warm, humid environment. Propagation is done through cuttings, which should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Cereus spegazzinii

Cereus spegazzinii is native to South America. It can be found in the wild in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay. It is also available from nurseries and online retailers.

Cereus spegazzinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus spegazzinii?

Cereus spegazzinii

What is the common name of Cereus spegazzinii?

Spegazzini's Columnar Cactus

What type of plant is Cereus spegazzinii?

Cactus

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,