Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
610059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buining) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Consensus Init. 4: 10. 1997.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000609391

Common Names

  • Cleistocana Mirabilis
  • Mirabilis Rat Tail Cactus
  • Mirabilis Silver Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Arequipa mirabilis (Buining) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Borzicactus mirabilis (Buining) Donald [unknown]
  • Matucana mirabilis Buining [unknown]
  • Echinopsis anceschiana Molinari & Mayta [unknown]

Description

Cleistocana mirabilis (also called Miraculous Cleistocana, 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

Cleistocana mirabilis 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

Cleistocana mirabilis 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

Cleistocana mirabilis 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 Cleistocana mirabilis

Cleistocana mirabilis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cleistocana mirabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cleistocana mirabilis?

Cleistocana mirabilis

What is the common name of Cleistocana mirabilis?

Miraculous Cleistocana

What is the natural habitat of Cleistocana mirabilis?

Cleistocana mirabilis is found in dry, rocky areas in South America.

Species in the Cleistocana genus

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

David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.
Albert Frederik Hendrik Buining (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buining' in the authors string.