Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
weingartianus
ID:
1290315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Hartmann) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 2: 77–78, f. 112. 1920.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289653

Common Names

  • Leptocereus weingartianus
  • Weingartianus Leptocereus
  • Weingartianus Weingart's Pitaya

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Description

Leptocereus weingartianus (also called Weingart's night-blooming cereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a globose cactus, with a diameter of up to 20 cm, and up to 30 cm tall. It has a woolly apex, and its spines are yellowish-brown in color. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocereus weingartianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptocereus weingartianus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocereus weingartianus is a columnar cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and requires well-draining soil. Water deeply, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Leptocereus weingartianus

Leptocereus weingartianus is native to the Mexican states of Baja California and Baja California Sur.

Leptocereus weingartianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptocereus weingartianus?

Leptocereus weingartianus

What is the natural habitat of Leptocereus weingartianus?

It is native to the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala

What is the size of Leptocereus weingartianus?

It is a small cactus, usually reaching a height of up to 20 cm

Species in the Cactaceae family

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