Cleistocactus luribayensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luribayensis
ID:
609989
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cárdenas
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 28: 59. 1956.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609321
Common Names
- Cleistocactus luribayensis
- Luribayensis Cactus
- Luribayensis Torch
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- Cleistocactus glaucus F.Ritter [unknown]
- Cleistocactus glaucus plurispinus F.Ritter [unknown]
- Cleistocactus granjaensis F.Ritter [unknown]
Description
Cleistocactus luribayensis (also called Luri Bay Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to Bolivia. It is a columnar cactus with short, yellow spines and white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cleistocactus luribayensis 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 luribayensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cleistocactus luribayensis 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 luribayensis
Cleistocactus luribayensis can be found in the Andes mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Cleistocactus luribayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus luribayensis?
Cleistocactus luribayensis
What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus luribayensis?
Cleistocactus luribayensis is native to Peru and Bolivia.
What are the common uses of Cleistocactus luribayensis?
Cleistocactus luribayensis is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
Species in the Cleistocactus genus
Cleistocactus baumannii, Cleistocactus brookeae, Cleistocactus buchtienii, Cleistocactus candelilla, Cleistocactus hildegardiae, Cleistocactus hyalacanthus, Cleistocactus laniceps, Cleistocactus luribayensis, Cleistocactus morawetzianus, Cleistocactus orthogonus, Cleistocactus parviflorus, Cleistocactus piraymirensis, Cleistocactus pungens, Cleistocactus reae, Cleistocactus ritteri, Cleistocactus samaipatanus, Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus, Cleistocactus strausii, Cleistocactus tominensis, Cleistocactus winteri,
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,