Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hyalacanthus
ID:
609971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Rol.-Goss.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Mens. Soc. Centr. Agric. Hort. Arboric. Nice Alpes Maritimes 33: 44. 1904.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609303

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Hyalacanthus
  • Hyalacanthus Cleistocactus
  • Hyalacanthus Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus jujuyensis (Backeb.) Anon. [unknown]
  • Cereus hyalacanthus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus compactus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus hyalacanthus Backeb. [illegitimate]
  • Cleistocactus hyalacanthus tarijensis (Cárdenas) Mottram [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus jujuyensis (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus jujuyensis fulvus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus strausii fricii (Dörfl.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus strausii jujuyensis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus tarijensis Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Demnosa strausii luteispina Frič [unknown]
  • Echinopsis nothohyalacantha Anceschi & Magli [unknown]
  • Pilocereus strausii fricii Dörfl. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus hyalacanthus hyalacanthus [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus hyalacanthus (also called White Spine Cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus with cylindrical stems and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistocactus hyalacanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistocactus hyalacanthus is yellow and has three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistocactus hyalacanthus 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 hyalacanthus

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

Cleistocactus hyalacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus hyalacanthus?

Cleistocactus hyalacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus hyalacanthus?

Cleistocactus hyalacanthus is native to Peru and Bolivia.

What are the common uses of Cleistocactus hyalacanthus?

Cleistocactus hyalacanthus is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Robert Roland-Gosselin (1854-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rol.-Goss.' in the authors string.