Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
ritteri
ID:
610020

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb. ex Guiggi

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
in Cactology 5 (Suppl. 7): 1. 2020.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609352

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Ritteri
  • Ritter's Rat Tail Cactus
  • Ritter's Silver Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cephalocleistocactus pallidus Backeb. [valid]
  • Cephalocleistocactus ritteri (Backeb.) Backeb. [invalid]
  • Cleistocactus palhuayensis F.Ritter & Shahori [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus palhuayensis camachoensis F.Ritter & Shahori [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus viridiflorus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus ritteri Backeb. [invalid]

Description

Cleistocactus ritteri (also called Ritter'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 ritteri 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 ritteri 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 ritteri 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 ritteri

Cleistocactus ritteri is native to Bolivia.

Cleistocactus ritteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus ritteri?

Cleistocactus ritteri

What is the common name of Cleistocactus ritteri?

Ritter's Cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus ritteri?

Cleistocactus ritteri 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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Alessandro Guiggi (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guiggi' in the authors string.