Leptocereus demissus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
demissus
ID:
1418811
Status:
valid
Authors:
Areces
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 89: 118. 2017.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001431276
Common Names
- Leptocereus demissus
- Dwarf Leptocereus
- Dwarf Pitaya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptocereus demissus (also called Dwarf 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 demissus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptocereus demissus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptocereus demissus is a slow-growing, columnar cactus that can reach up to 10 feet (3 m) in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seeds.
Where to Find Leptocereus demissus
Leptocereus demissus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla.
Leptocereus demissus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptocereus demissus?
Leptocereus demissus
What is the common name of Leptocereus demissus?
Leptocereus demissus
What is the natural habitat of Leptocereus demissus?
Leptocereus demissus is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Chile.
Species in the Leptocereus genus
Leptocereus arboreus, Leptocereus prostratus, Leptocereus scopulophilus, Leptocereus sylvestris, Leptocereus wrightii, Leptocereus leonii, Leptocereus carinatus, Leptocereus grantianus, Leptocereus maxonii, Leptocereus ekmanii, Leptocereus assurgens, Leptocereus weingartianus, Leptocereus quadricostatus, Leptocereus paniculatus, Leptocereus albellus, Leptocereus chrysotyrius, Leptocereus demissus, Leptocereus nudiflorus, Leptocereus undulosus, Leptocereus velozianus,
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.
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