Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hollianus
ID:
1258119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber ex J.M.Coult.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 425. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257457


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Description

Lemaireocereus hollianus (also called Holl's lemaireocereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Lemaireocereus hollianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lemaireocereus hollianus has small, yellow-green flowers, with its seed being a small, brown capsule. Its seedlings have two to three frond-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lemaireocereus hollianus can be propagated by division or by seeds. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a warm, dry environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Lemaireocereus hollianus

Lemaireocereus hollianus can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Lemaireocereus hollianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemaireocereus hollianus?

Lemaireocereus hollianus

What type of plant is Lemaireocereus hollianus?

Cactus

Where does Lemaireocereus hollianus grow?

South America

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
John Merle Coulter (1851-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Coult.' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.