Cereus tacuaralensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cárdenas
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
in Cactus (Paris) 80-81: 19. 1964.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597727
Common Names
- Cereus tacuaralensis
- Tacuaralensis Cereus
- Tacuaralensis cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cereus tacuaralensis (also called Tacuaral Cereus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cereus tacuaralensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a houseplant. It can also be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cereus tacuaralensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cereus tacuaralensis is a columnar cactus that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can also be grown from seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering.
Where to Find Cereus tacuaralensis
Cereus tacuaralensis is native to South America. It is found in dry, rocky areas in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also found in parts of the United States, including Arizona, California, and Texas.
Cereus tacuaralensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cereus tacuaralensis?
Cereus tacuaralensis
What is the common name of Cereus tacuaralensis?
Tacuaral Columnar Cactus
What type of plant is Cereus tacuaralensis?
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,