Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
399005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 422. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398337

Common Names

  • Pachycereus pringlei
  • Pringle's Cereus
  • Mexican Fencepost Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus pringlei (S.Watson) F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Pachycereus calvus (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Pachycereus pringlei cristatus P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus pringlei constrictus P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus pringlei calvus (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Pachycereus titan (Engelm. ex J.M.Coult.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cereus calvus Engelm. ex J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Cereus pringlei S.Watson [unknown]
  • Cereus pringlei calvus M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Cereus titan Engelm. ex J.M.Coult. [unknown]

Description

Pachycereus pringlei (also called Cardón, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is a large tree-like cactus, growing up to 15 metres tall and 1 metre in diameter. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, and is found in dry open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pachycereus pringlei is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachycereus pringlei has yellow flowers with red centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachycereus pringlei is a slow-growing cactus that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas. Propagation is usually done by seed, which can be collected from the cactus's fruits. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted to larger containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pachycereus pringlei

Pachycereus pringlei can be found in Mexico.

Pachycereus pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachycereus pringlei?

Pachycereus pringlei

How much light does Pachycereus pringlei need?

Pachycereus pringlei prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Pachycereus pringlei?

Water Pachycereus pringlei when the top inch of soil is dry.

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.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.