Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pungens
ID:
610014

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
in Taxon 13: 115. 1964.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609346

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Pungens
  • Silver Torch Cactus
  • Golden Rat Tail Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cleistocactus brevispinus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus brevispinus Rauh & Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus pungens (also called Pungent 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 pungens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistocactus pungens 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 pungens 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 pungens

Cleistocactus pungens is native to Bolivia.

Cleistocactus pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus pungens?

Cleistocactus pungens

What is the common name of Cleistocactus pungens?

Sharp-spined Cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus pungens?

Cleistocactus pungens 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