Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
smaragdiflorus
ID:
610030

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 174, fig. 248. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609362

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Smaragdiflorus
  • Emerald Flower Rat Tail Cactus
  • Emerald Flower Silver Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus colubrinus smaragdiflorus (F.A.C.Weber) Rol.-Goss. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus azerensis Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus ferrarii R.Kiesling [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus parapetiensis Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus rojoi Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus flavispinus Borg [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus gracilior Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus rojoi (Cárdenas) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus villamontesii Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus villamontesii longiflorior Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cereus baumannii smaragdiflorus (F.A.C.Weber) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus smaragdiflorus F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Cereus colubrinus smaragdiflorus F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus villamontesii longiflorior Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus (also called Emerald-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 smaragdiflorus 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 smaragdiflorus 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 smaragdiflorus 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 smaragdiflorus

Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus is native to Bolivia.

Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus?

Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus

What is the common name of Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus?

Emerald-flowered Cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus?

Cleistocactus smaragdiflorus 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.