Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
aragonii
ID:
369990

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 23: 121. 1951.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369322

Common Names

  • Marshallocereus aragonii
  • Aragon's Hedge Cactus
  • Aragon's Pencil Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Lemaireocereus eichlamii Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lemaireocereus aragonii (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lemaireocereus schumannii (Mathsson ex K.Schum.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Neolemaireocereus aragonii (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Pachycereus aragonii palmatus (F.A.C.Weber) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus aragonii (F.A.C.Weber) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus schumannii (Mathsson ex K.Schum.) C.Nelson [unknown]
  • Rathbunia eichlamii (Britton & Rose) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Stenocereus aragonii (F.A.C.Weber) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Cereus aragonii F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Cereus aragonii palmatus F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Cereus eichlamii (Britton & Rose) Standl. [unknown]
  • Cereus laevigatus guatemalensis Eichlam [unknown]
  • Cereus schumannii Mathsson ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Stenocereus eichlamii (Britton & Rose) Buxb. ex Bravo [unknown]
  • Lemaireocereus laevigatus guatemalensis (Eichlam) Borg [unknown]
  • Ritterocereus eichlamii (Britton & Rose) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Marshallocereus aragonii eichlamii (Britton & Rose) Guiggi [unknown]
  • Pachycereus eichlamii (Britton & Rose) D.R.Hunt [unknown]
  • Rathbunia laevigata schumannii (Mathsson ex K.Schum.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Stenocereus laevigatus schumannii (Mathsson ex K.Schum.) P.V.Heath [unknown]

Description

Marshallocereus aragonii (also called Aragón's cactus, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus with spines and white flowers. It is native to Mexico, and it typically grows in rocky habitats such as cliffs and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Marshallocereus aragonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas where grass does not grow well.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Marshallocereus aragonii is yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Marshallocereus aragonii is a perennial cactus that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Marshallocereus aragonii should be watered sparingly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Marshallocereus aragonii

Marshallocereus aragonii is native to Mexico.

Marshallocereus aragonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Marshallocereus aragonii?

Marshallocereus aragonii

What is the common name of Marshallocereus aragonii?

Aragon's Cactus

What type of plant is Marshallocereus aragonii?

Cactus

Species in the Marshallocereus genus

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.