Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
albellus
ID:
1418805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Areces) D.Barrios & S.Arias

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
in Plant Syst. Evol. 306(3): [12]. 2020.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431270

Common Names

  • Leptocereus albellus
  • White Leptocereus
  • White Pitaya

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Description

Leptocereus albellus (also called White Leptocereus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus with a single stem that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocereus albellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptocereus albellus has yellow flowers with a pinkish tinge and a white center. The flowers are small, about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a white, woolly covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocereus albellus is a fast-growing cactus that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and allowed to dry for a few days before planting. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining, sandy soil and water sparingly. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and will flower in the summer.

Where to Find Leptocereus albellus

Leptocereus albellus is native to Mexico.

Leptocereus albellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptocereus albellus?

Leptocereus albellus

What is the common name of Leptocereus albellus?

Leptocereus albellus

What is the natural habitat of Leptocereus albellus?

Leptocereus albellus is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.

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

L. Alberto E. Areces-Mallea (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Areces' in the authors string.
Salvador Arias Montes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Arias' in the authors string.
Duniel Barrios: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Barrios' in the authors string.