Status:
valid
Authors:
(Buining & Brederoo) F.Ritter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 1: 108. 1979.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289771
Common Names
- Micranthocereus estevesii
- Esteves' Pitaya
- Esteves' Night-Blooming Cereus
Description
Micranthocereus estevesii (also called Esteves' Micranthocereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a tall, columnar cactus with long, cylindrical stems that are covered in white spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Micranthocereus estevesii 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
Micranthocereus estevesii has yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micranthocereus estevesii is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Micranthocereus estevesii
Micranthocereus estevesii is native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Querétaro and can be found in the wild in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. It is also available from specialty nurseries and online retailers.
Species in the Micranthocereus genus
Micranthocereus auri-azureus,
Micranthocereus streckeri,
Micranthocereus polyanthus,
Micranthocereus violaciflorus,
Micranthocereus hofackerianus,
Micranthocereus purpureus,
Micranthocereus albicephalus,
Micranthocereus flaviflorus,
Micranthocereus dolichospermaticus,
Micranthocereus estevesii,
Micranthocereus aureispinus,
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,