Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
schottii
ID:
358754

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 427. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000358086

Common Names

  • Lophocereus schottii
  • Schott's Pitaya
  • Schott's Night-Blooming Cereus

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Synonyms

  • Lemaireocereus mieckleyanus (Weing.) Borg [unknown]
  • Lophocereus sargentianus (Orcutt) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lophocereus mieckleyanus (Weing.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Lophocereus mieckleyanus Weing. ex Backeb. & F.M.Knuth [unknown]
  • Lophocereus schottii tenuis G.E.Linds. [unknown]
  • Lophocereus schottii spiralis A.M.Carter [unknown]
  • Lophocereus schottii mieckleyanus G.E.Linds. [unknown]
  • Lophocereus schottii monstrosus H.E.Gates [unknown]
  • Pilocereus schottii (Engelm.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Pachycereus schottii mieckleyanus (Weing.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus schottii australis (K.Brandegee) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus schottii (Engelm.) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Pachycereus schottii sargentianus (Orcutt) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus schottii spiralis (A.M.Carter) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus schottii monstrosus (H.E.Gates) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus schottii tenuis (G.E.Linds.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cereus mieckleyanus Weing. [unknown]
  • Cereus palmeri F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Cereus palmeri Engelm. ex J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Cereus sargentianus Orcutt [unknown]
  • Cereus schottii Engelm. [unknown]
  • Cereus schottii australis K.Brandegee [unknown]
  • Lophocereus schottii schottii [unknown]
  • Pachycereus australis (K.Brandegee) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Lophocereus schottii tenuis Lindsay [deprecated]
  • Pilocereus sargentianus Orcutt ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus schottii sargentianus Schelle [unknown]
  • Lophocereus schottii sargentianus (Orcutt) Borg [unknown]
  • Lophocereus australis (K.Brandegee) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lophocereus schottii australis (K.Brandegee) Borg [unknown]
  • Pilocereus schottii australis K.Brandegee ex K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Lophocereus schottii (also called Schott's Lophocereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, typically growing to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is native to South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savanna to moist forest.

Uses & Benefits

Lophocereus schottii is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens for its attractive purple flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lophocereus schottii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lophocereus schottii 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 Lophocereus schottii

Lophocereus schottii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Lophocereus schottii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lophocereus schottii?

Lophocereus schottii

What is the common name of Lophocereus schottii?

Schott's Pitahaya

What is the natural habitat of Lophocereus schottii?

Lophocereus schottii 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.