Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
strausii
ID:
610034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heese) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen-Freund 3: 121. 1934.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609366

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Strausii
  • Straus' Rat Tail Cactus
  • Straus' Silver Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Borzicactus strausii (Heese) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus strausii (Heese) Houghton [unknown]
  • Cereus strausii (Heese) Vaupel [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus nivosus Borg [unknown]
  • Demnosa strausii (Heese) Frič [unknown]
  • Denmoza strausii (Heese) Frič [unknown]
  • Pilocereus strausii Heese [unknown]
  • Echinopsis nothostrausii Anceschi & Magli [unknown]
  • Pilocereus strausii cristatus Dörfl. [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus strausii (also called Straus' 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 strausii 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

Cleistocactus strausii has yellow flowers with red stripes. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistocactus strausii 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 strausii

Cleistocactus strausii is native to Bolivia.

Cleistocactus strausii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus strausii?

Cleistocactus strausii

What is the common name of Cleistocactus strausii?

Straus' Cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus strausii?

Cleistocactus strausii 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.
Emil Heese (1862-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heese' in the authors string.