Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
fluminensis
ID:
615322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae (Berlin) 1941(2): 53. 1942.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614654

Common Names

  • Coleocephalocereus fluminensis
  • Rio de Janeiro cactus
  • Rio de Janeiro coleocephalocereus

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Synonyms

  • Leocereus paulensis Speg. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus melocactus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus vellozoi Lem. [unknown]
  • Austrocephalocereus fluminensis (Miq.) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus fluminensis (Miq.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus melocactus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus ferox Haw. [unknown]
  • Cereus fluminensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Cereus melocactus (Vell.) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Cereus paulensis (Speg.) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus fluminensis braamhaarii P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus fluminensis braamhaarii (P.J.Braun) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus fluminensis paulensis (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus fluminensis paulensis (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus paulensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Coleocephalocereus fluminensis fluminensis [valid]
  • Cereus melocactus Vell. [deprecated]
  • Cactus melocactus Vell. [unknown]

Description

Coleocephalocereus fluminensis (also called Fluminense 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 fluminensis 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 fluminensis 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 fluminensis can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Coleocephalocereus fluminensis

Coleocephalocereus fluminensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the rainforests of the country.

Coleocephalocereus fluminensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleocephalocereus fluminensis?

Coleocephalocereus fluminensis

What is the family of Coleocephalocereus fluminensis?

Cactaceae

Where is Coleocephalocereus fluminensis native to?

Brazil

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.