Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
gladiger
ID:
358663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
in Möller's Deutsche Gärtn.-Zeitung 45: 82. 1930.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357995

Common Names

  • Lemaireocereus gladiger
  • Gladiger Lemaireocereus
  • Lemaireocereus gladigerensis

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Description

Lemaireocereus gladiger (also called Gladiger's Lemaireocereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is native to South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savanna to moist forest.

Uses & Benefits

Lemaireocereus gladiger is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lemaireocereus gladiger has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lemaireocereus gladiger is a cactus that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting with at least two nodes and allow it to dry out for a few days. Then, plant the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, bright spot. Water the cutting regularly, but don't overwater it. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Lemaireocereus gladiger

Lemaireocereus gladiger can be found in the deserts of South America

Lemaireocereus gladiger FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemaireocereus gladiger?

Lemaireocereus gladiger

What type of plant is Lemaireocereus gladiger?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Lemaireocereus gladiger?

Moist forests in tropical Africa

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,

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