Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
rigidissimus
ID:
1422379

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 3: 130, in obs.. 1932.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434844

Common Names

  • Haageocereus rigidissimus
  • Rigidissimus Haageocereus
  • Dragon Fruit Cactus

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Description

Haageocereus rigidissimus (also called Rigid Haageocereus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 30cm tall. Its leaves are fleshy and its flowers are yellow and fragrant. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Haageocereus rigidissimus is a drought tolerant plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a groundcover in dry, sunny areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haageocereus rigidissimus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haageocereus rigidissimus is a slow-growing, low-maintenance cactus that is best propagated from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy plant and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil. Water the cutting lightly and keep in a warm, bright location. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Haageocereus rigidissimus

Haageocereus rigidissimus is native to Mexico.

Haageocereus rigidissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Haageocereus rigidissimus?

Haageocereus rigidissimus

What are the common names of Haageocereus rigidissimus?

Rigid haageocereus

What is the natural habitat of Haageocereus rigidissimus?

It is native to the Canary Islands

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

IPNI record: 133483-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000713965
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2837199: Originally associated with wfo-0000713965
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2837199: Originally associated with wfo-0000713965
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001434844: Based on the initial data import