Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pusilliflorus
ID:
606253

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter) Zappi & N.P.Taylor

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 9: 86. 1991.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000605585

Common Names

  • Cipocereus pusilliflorus
  • Old Man of the Andes
  • Old Man of Peru

Searching for Cipocereus pusilliflorus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Pilosocereus pusilliflorus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Floribunda pusilliflora F.Ritter [unknown]

Description

Cipocereus pusilliflorus (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 pusilliflorus 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 pusilliflorus has a small, white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

Searching for Cipocereus pusilliflorus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cipocereus pusilliflorus 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 pusilliflorus

Cipocereus pusilliflorus is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cipocereus pusilliflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cipocereus pusilliflorus?

Cipocereus pusilliflorus

What is the common name of Cipocereus pusilliflorus?

Small-flowered Cipocereus

What is the natural habitat of Cipocereus pusilliflorus?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

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

Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.