Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
laniceps
ID:
609985

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Cleistocactus: 4. 1904.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609317

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus laniceps
  • Woolly Torch Cactus
  • Woolly Cleistocactus

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Synonyms

  • Borzicactus laniceps (K.Schum.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cereus laniceps K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus laniceps plurispinus F.Ritter [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus laniceps (also called Golden Torch, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to Bolivia and Argentina. It is a columnar cactus with golden yellow spines and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cleistocactus laniceps 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 laniceps 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 laniceps 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 laniceps

Cleistocactus laniceps is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru.

Cleistocactus laniceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus laniceps?

Cleistocactus laniceps

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus laniceps?

Cleistocactus laniceps is native to Peru and Bolivia.

What are the common uses of Cleistocactus laniceps?

Cleistocactus laniceps 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.