Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
morawetzianus
ID:
609993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
in Jahrb. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 1: 77. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609325

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus morawetzianus
  • Morawetzianus Torch
  • Morawetzianus Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cleistocactus morawetzianus pycnacanthus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus pycnacanthus (Rauh & Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus villaazulensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Corryocactus heteracanthus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis morawetziana (Backeb.) Molinari [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus morawetzianus (also called Morawetz's Cleistocactus, 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 morawetzianus 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 morawetzianus 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 morawetzianus 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 morawetzianus

Cleistocactus morawetzianus is native to Bolivia.

Cleistocactus morawetzianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus morawetzianus?

Cleistocactus morawetzianus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus morawetzianus?

Cleistocactus morawetzianus is native to Peru and Bolivia.

What are the common uses of Cleistocactus morawetzianus?

Cleistocactus morawetzianus 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