Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
aureus
ID:
615304

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 19: 158. 1968.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614636

Common Names

  • Coleocephalocereus aureus
  • Golden-headed cactus
  • Golden-headed coleocephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Buiningia brevicylindrica Buining [unknown]
  • Buiningia brevicylindrica elongata Buining [unknown]
  • Buiningia brevicylindrica longispina Buining [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus aureus brevicylindricus (Buining) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus aureus elongatus (Buining) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus aureus longispinus (Buining) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus brevicylindricus (Buining) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus brevicylindricus elongatus (Buining) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus brevicylindricus longispinus (Buining) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus elongatus (Buining) P.J.Braun [unknown]

Description

Coleocephalocereus aureus (also called Golden Coleocephalocereus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to the southeastern United States. It grows in dry habitats such as deserts, open woods, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Coleocephalocereus aureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coleocephalocereus aureus is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleocephalocereus aureus is a cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a columnar cactus with yellow spines. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It is also sensitive to frost.

Where to Find Coleocephalocereus aureus

Coleocephalocereus aureus is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Tanzania.

Coleocephalocereus aureus FAQ

What are the common names of Coleocephalocereus aureus?

Golden coleocephalocereus

What is the natural habitat of Coleocephalocereus aureus?

It is found in tropical rainforests of western and central Africa

What is the size of Coleocephalocereus aureus?

It can grow up to 10 meters in height

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