Leptocereus wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
358738
Status:
valid
Authors:
León
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
in Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. "Felipe Poey" 14: 136. 1940.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358070
Common Names
- Leptocereus wrightii
- Wrightii Leptocereus
- Leptocereus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptocereus wrightii (also called Wright's Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to Mexico. It has a columnar shape and is covered with white spines. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptocereus wrightii is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leptocereus wrightii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptocereus wrightii is a tropical perennial cactus native to Central and South America. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the stem. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer when temperatures are warm and the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Leptocereus wrightii
Leptocereus wrightii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Leptocereus wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptocereus wrightii?
Leptocereus wrightii
What is the common name of Leptocereus wrightii?
Wright's Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Leptocereus wrightii?
Leptocereus wrightii is native to Mexico and Central America
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
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.
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