Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pleurocarpus
ID:
606252

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 1: 54. 1979.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605584

Common Names

  • Cipocereus pleurocarpus
  • Old Man Cactus
  • Fishbone Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Pilosocereus pleurocarpus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Cipocereus minensis pleurocarpus (F.Ritter) N.P.Taylor & Zappi [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus pleurocarpus (F.Ritter) F.H.Brandt [unknown]

Description

Cipocereus pleurocarpus (also called 'Old Man of the Andes', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Peru and Bolivia, where it grows in rocky habitats at high altitudes.

Uses & Benefits

Cipocereus pleurocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cipocereus pleurocarpus has a small, yellow flower with a strong scent. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cipocereus pleurocarpus is a cactus native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When grown in cultivation, it prefers a bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Cipocereus pleurocarpus

Cipocereus pleurocarpus is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Cipocereus pleurocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cipocereus pleurocarpus?

Cipocereus pleurocarpus

What is the common name of Cipocereus pleurocarpus?

Pleurocarpous cipocereus

What is the natural habitat of Cipocereus pleurocarpus?

Cipocereus pleurocarpus is native to Mexico

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