Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
assurgens
ID:
1289760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Wright ex Griseb.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 433. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289098

Common Names

  • Leptocereus Assurgens
  • Assurgens Columnar Cactus
  • Assurgens Pitaya

Searching for Leptocereus assurgens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Leptocereus assurgens (also called Assurgens cactus, and many other common names) is a cactus species native to Mexico and the United States. It is a columnar cactus, with stems up to 4 m (13 ft) tall, and up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. It typically grows in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocereus assurgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptocereus assurgens has white flowers with a diameter of around 3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, white spines.

Searching for Leptocereus assurgens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocereus assurgens is a cactus species native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Leptocereus assurgens should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Leptocereus assurgens

Leptocereus assurgens can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Leptocereus assurgens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptocereus assurgens?

Leptocereus assurgens

What is the common name of Leptocereus assurgens?

Assurgens Leptocereus

What is the natural habitat of Leptocereus assurgens?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
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.