Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
greggii
ID:
1289932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 428, pl. 74, 75. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289270

Common Names

  • Peniocereus Greggii
  • Gregg's Night-Blooming Cereus
  • Gregg's Pitaya

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Description

Peniocereus greggii (also called Night-blooming cereus, Queen of the night, and many other common names) is a cactus species native to Mexico and the United States. It is a columnar cactus, with stems up to 6 m (20 ft) tall, and up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. It typically grows in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peniocereus greggii is a cactus species native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Peniocereus greggii var. greggii
Peniocereus greggii var. transmontanus (Engelm.) Backeb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peniocereus greggii has white flowers with a diameter of around 3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, white spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peniocereus greggii is a cactus species native to Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. It is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Peniocereus greggii should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Peniocereus greggii

Peniocereus greggii is native to Mexico, the United States, and parts of Central America.

Peniocereus greggii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peniocereus greggii?

Peniocereus greggii

What is the common name of Peniocereus greggii?

Night-Blooming Cereus

What is the natural habitat of Peniocereus greggii?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.