Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
fossulatus
ID:
1290192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labour.) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen-Freund 3: 14. 1934.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289530

Common Names

  • Oreocereus fossulatus
  • Fossulatus Oreocereus
  • Fossulatus Old Lady Cactus

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Description

Oreocereus fossulatus (also called Fossulate organpipe cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a globose cactus, with a diameter of up to 10 cm, and up to 15 cm tall. It has a woolly apex, and its spines are yellowish-brown in color. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocereus fossulatus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocereus fossulatus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocereus fossulatus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and requires well-draining soil. Water deeply, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Oreocereus fossulatus

Oreocereus fossulatus is native to the Bolivian Andes.

Oreocereus fossulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocereus fossulatus?

Oreocereus fossulatus

What is the common name of Oreocereus fossulatus?

Fossulate Columnar Cactus

Where is Oreocereus fossulatus found?

Mexico

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.
J. Labouret (1820-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labour.' in the authors string.