Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinibarbis
ID:
598362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hort.Berol. ex Pfeiff.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Diagn. Cact.: 86. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597694

Common Names

  • Cereus spinibarbis
  • Spinibarbis Cereus
  • Spinibarbis cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinopsis spinibarbis (Hort.Berol. ex Pfeiff.) A.E.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Eulychnia spinibarbis (Hort.Berol. ex Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cereus breviflorus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus panoplaeatus Monv. [unknown]
  • Cereus tortus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocereus spinibarbis (Hort.Berol. ex Pfeiff.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Trichocereus spinibarbis (Hort.Berol. ex Pfeiff.) F.Ritter [unknown]

Description

Cereus spinibarbis (also called Spiny-barbed Cereus, among many other common names) is a cactus that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus spinibarbis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It can also be used as a hedge or as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cereus spinibarbis var. minor Monv. ex Labour.
Cereus spinibarbis var. purpureus Monv. ex Labour.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cereus spinibarbis 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 spinibarbis 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 spinibarbis

Cereus spinibarbis 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 spinibarbis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus spinibarbis?

Cereus spinibarbis

What is the common name of Cereus spinibarbis?

Spiny-barbed Columnar Cactus

What type of plant is Cereus spinibarbis?

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,