Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
baumannii
ID:
609911

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) Lem.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
in Ill. Hort. 8: Misc. 35. 1861.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609243

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Baumannii
  • Baumannii Cleistocactus
  • Baumannii Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Aporocactus baumannii (Lem.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Cactus flavispinus Colla [unknown]
  • Cereus baumannii Lem. [unknown]
  • Cereus baumannii flavispinus Salm-Dyck ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus colubrinus flavispinus Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Cereus flavispinus Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Cereus flavispinus (Colla) Haw. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Cereus subtortuosus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Cereus tweediei Hook. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus aureispinus Frič [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus baumannii flavispinus (Salm-Dyck) Riccob. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus bruneispinus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus flavispinus (K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus jugatiflorus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus colubrinus flavispinus (Salm-Dyck) Borg [unknown]
  • Echinopsis baumannii (Lem.) Anceschi & Magli [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus baumannii (also called 'Baumann's Cleistocactus', among many other common names) is a cactus that is native to Peru. It grows in dry deserts and is characterized by its cylindrical stems and its yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistocactus baumannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source, as its fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleistocactus baumannii sub. horstii (P.J.Braun) N.P.Taylor
Cleistocactus baumannii sub. santacruzensis (Backeb.) Mottram
Cleistocactus baumannii sub. baumannii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cleistocactus baumannii is yellow, with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. Seedlings are small, with two-lobed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistocactus baumannii is a perennial cactus that can be propagated by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Cleistocactus baumannii

Cleistocactus baumannii can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States, from California to Arizona.

Cleistocactus baumannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus baumannii?

Cleistocactus baumannii

What is the common name of Cleistocactus baumannii?

Baumann's cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus baumannii?

Dry rocky slopes and open woods

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