Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
melanurus
ID:
368374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orcutt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
in Cactography 7: . 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367706

Common Names

  • Lophocereus melanurus
  • Melanurus Lophocereus
  • Black-spined Lophocereus

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Description

Lophocereus melanurus (also called Black-spined Lophocereus, among many other common names) is an evergreen cactus with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is most commonly found in dry, rocky habitats such as deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocereus melanurus is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant. It can also be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lophocereus melanurus is a white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with two narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocereus melanurus is a cactus that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lophocereus melanurus

Lophocereus melanurus is native to Central and South America.

Lophocereus melanurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocereus melanurus?

Lophocereus melanurus

What is the family of Lophocereus melanurus?

Cactaceae

What is the common name of Lophocereus melanurus?

Black-spined lophocereus

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,