Cereus uspenski - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Haage Jr. ex Karl Hirscht
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 8: 109. 1898.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288363
Common Names
- Cereus uspenski
- Uspenski Cactus
- Uspenski Columnar Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cereus uspenski (also called Uspenski's Columnar Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a columnar cactus with a maximum height of 4 meters and a diameter of 8–10 cm. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Uses & Benefits
Cereus uspenski is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cereus uspenski 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cereus uspenski 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 uspenski
Cereus uspenski is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Cereus uspenski FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cereus trichocentrus?
Cereus trichocentrus
What is the common name of Cereus trichocentrus?
Trichocentrus night-blooming cereus
What is the natural habitat of Cereus trichocentrus?
Cereus trichocentrus 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,