Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
samaipatanus
ID:
610024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cárdenas) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 92. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609356

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Samaipatanus
  • Samaipata Rat Tail Cactus
  • Samaipata Silver Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Bolivicereus brevicaulis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Bolivicereus croceus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Bolivicereus rufus F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Bolivicereus samaipatanus Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Borzicactus samaipatanus (Cárdenas) Kimnach [unknown]
  • Borzicactus samaipatanus multiflorus (Cárdenas) Krainz [unknown]
  • Bolivicereus samaipatanus multiflorus Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus samaipatensis (Cárdenas) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Echinopsis samaipatana (Cárdenas) Anceschi & Magli [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus samaipatanus (also called Samaipata 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 samaipatanus 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 samaipatanus sub. divi-miseratus (Cárdenas ex Backeb.) M.Lowry
Cleistocactus samaipatanus sub. samaipatanus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cleistocactus samaipatanus 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 samaipatanus 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 samaipatanus

Cleistocactus samaipatanus is native to Bolivia.

Cleistocactus samaipatanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus samaipatanus?

Cleistocactus samaipatanus

What is the common name of Cleistocactus samaipatanus?

Samaipata Cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus samaipatanus?

Cleistocactus samaipatanus 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