Cereus vargasianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cárdenas
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 1951: 34. 1951.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597809
Common Names
- Cereus vargasianus
- Vargas' Organ Pipe Cactus
- Vargas Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cereus vargasianus (also called Vargas Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a columnar cactus with a cylindrical stem, reaching up to 4 meters in height, and up to 10 cm in diameter. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in areas with limestone soils.
Uses & Benefits
Cereus vargasianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cereus vargasianus is white, with a diameter of up to 8 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cereus vargasianus 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 vargasianus
Cereus vargasianus can be found in the dry forests of Peru.
Cereus vargasianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cereus vargasianus?
Cereus vargasianus
What is the common name of Cereus vargasianus?
Vargas' Torch Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Cereus vargasianus?
Deserts and scrublands of Mexico and the southwestern United States
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,