Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
parviflorus
ID:
610006

Status:
valid

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

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Soc. Centr. Agric. Hort. Acclim. Nice 44: 32. 1904.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609338

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus parviflorus
  • Parviflorus Torch
  • Parviflorus Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus parviflorus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus areolatus Riccob. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus areolatus herzogianus (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus fusiflorus Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus herzogianus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus parviflorus herzogianus (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cereus areolatus Muehlenpf. ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus parviflorus aiquilensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Echinopsis parviflora (K.Schum.) Anceschi & Magli [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus parviflorus (also called Small-flowered 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 parviflorus is a popular ornamental plant, used as a houseplant or in outdoor gardens. It is also used to make medicine to treat stomach and intestinal problems, as well as to reduce fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cleistocactus parviflorus var. comarapanus F.Ritter
Cleistocactus parviflorus sub. parviflorus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistocactus parviflorus 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 parviflorus is a cactus that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cleistocactus parviflorus

Cleistocactus parviflorus is native to Bolivia.

Cleistocactus parviflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus parviflorus?

Cleistocactus parviflorus

What is the common name of Cleistocactus parviflorus?

Small-flowered Cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus parviflorus?

Cleistocactus parviflorus is found in dry, rocky areas in South America.

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.