Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
winteri
ID:
610056

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 6: 100. 1988.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609388

Common Names

  • Cleistocactus Winteri
  • Winter's Rat Tail Cactus
  • Winter's Silver Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Borzicactus aureispinus (F.Ritter) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Cleistocactus aureispinus (F.Ritter) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Hildewintera aureispina (F.Ritter) F.Ritter ex G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Winteria aureispina F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Winterocereus aureispinus (F.Ritter) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Loxanthocereus aureispinus (F.Ritter) Buxb. [unknown]

Description

Cleistocactus winteri (also called Winter'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 winteri 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 winteri sub. colademono D.R.Hunt
Cleistocactus winteri sub. winteri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cleistocactus winteri 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 winteri can be propagated by seed or by stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soils. It can be propagated by stem cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cleistocactus winteri

Cleistocactus winteri can be found in the deserts of South America, particularly in Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Cleistocactus winteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocactus winteri?

Cleistocactus winteri

What is the common name of Cleistocactus winteri?

Winter's Cleistocactus

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocactus winteri?

Cleistocactus winteri 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