Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buining & Brederoo) Zappi & N.P.Taylor
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 9: 86. 1991.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605580
Common Names
- Cipocereus-crassisepalus
- Cipocereus-crassisepalus-do-norte
- Cipocereus-crassisepalus-do-sul
Synonyms
- Piptanthocereus crassisepalus (Buining & Brederoo) F.Ritter [unknown]
- Cereus crassisepalus Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
- Pilosocereus crassisepalus (Buining & Brederoo) Anceschi & Magli [unknown]
Description
Cipocereus crassisepalus (also called Thick-sepal Cipocereus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cipocereus crassisepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, fever, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cipocereus crassisepalus has a small, white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cipocereus crassisepalus is a species of cactus native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, dry environment and provided with bright, direct light.
Where to Find Cipocereus crassisepalus
Cipocereus crassisepalus is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Cipocereus crassisepalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Cipocereus crassisepalus
What is the common name of Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Thick-sepaled Cipocereus
What is the natural habitat of Cipocereus crassisepalus?
Tropical rainforests of Brazil
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Acanthocereus maculatus,
Acanthocereus canoensis,
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Acanthocereus hirschtianus,
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Acanthocereus oaxacensis,
Acanthocereus paradoxus,
Acanthocereus rosei,
Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus,
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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,
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