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
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.
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 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,