Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
orcuttii
ID:
398922

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Brandegee) G.D.Rowley

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
in Natl. Cact. Succ. J. 37: 78. 1982.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398254

Common Names

  • Pacherocactus orcuttii
  • Orcuttii Pacherocactus
  • Orcuttii Pachero

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Synonyms

  • Pachycereus orcuttii (K.Brandegee) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cereus orcuttii K.Brandegee [unknown]
  • Pachgerocereus orcuttii (K.Brandegee) Moran [unknown]
  • Pachgerocereus orcuttii (K.Brandegee) Moran [unknown]

Description

Pacherocactus orcuttii (also called Orcutt's Pacherocactus, among many other common names) is a columnar cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It has a grey-green stem with yellowish-brown spines and white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Pacherocactus orcuttii is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pacherocactus orcuttii is yellow, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pacherocactus orcuttii is a cactus that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Pacherocactus orcuttii

Pacherocactus orcuttii can be found in Mexico.

Pacherocactus orcuttii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pacherocactus orcuttii?

Pacherocactus orcuttii

What is the natural habitat of Pacherocactus orcuttii?

Arid regions of South America

What is the growth habit of Pacherocactus orcuttii?

A small, succulent cactus

Species in the Pacherocactus 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

Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
Mary Katharine Brandegee (1844-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Brandegee' in the authors string.