Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
tominensis
ID:
610042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Weing.) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 190. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609374

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Tominensis
  • Tominensis Rat Tail Cactus
  • Tominensis Silver Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Borzicactus tominensis (Weing.) Borg [unknown]
  • Cereus tominensis Weing. [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus capadalensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus mendozae Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Borzicactus tominensis (Weing.) Neale [unknown]
  • Echinopsis tominensis (Weing.) Anceschi & Magli [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus tominensis (also called Tomin 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 tominensis 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 tominensis sub. micropetalus (F.Ritter) Mottram
Cleistocactus tominensis sub. tominensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistocactus tominensis has yellow flowers with white stripes. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cleistocactus tominensis 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 tominensis

Cleistocactus tominensis is native to Bolivia.

Cleistocactus tominensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus tominensis?

Cleistocactus tominensis

What is the common name of Cleistocactus tominensis?

Tomin Cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus tominensis?

Cleistocactus tominensis 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.
Wilhelm Weingart (1856-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weing.' in the authors string.