Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uranus
ID:
1290644

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 3: 117. 1893.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289982


Searching for Cereus uranus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Cereus uranus (also called Night-Blooming Cereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a tall, columnar cactus with long, cylindrical stems that are covered in white spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus uranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cereus uranus is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

Searching for Cereus uranus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus uranus is a perennial cactus that is native to Mexico. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in early spring. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Cereus uranus

Cereus uranus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.

Cereus uranus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus uranus?

Cereus uranus

What is the common name of Cereus uranus?

Uranus Cereus

Where is Cereus uranus found?

Cereus uranus is found in South America

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