Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
lazaro-cardenasii
ID:
1290438

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.L.Contr., J.Jiménez Ram., Sánchez-Mej. & C.Toledo) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 9: 90. 1991.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289776

Common Names

  • Peniocereus lazaro-cardenasii
  • Lazaro-Cardenas' Peniocereus
  • Lazaro-Cardenas' Night-Blooming Cereus

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Description

Peniocereus lazaro-cardenasii (also called Lázaro Cárdenas' Peniocereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a shrub-like cactus with flattened, oval-shaped pads that are covered in small, white spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peniocereus lazaro-cardenasii 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

Peniocereus lazaro-cardenasii has white 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peniocereus lazaro-cardenasii is a cactus species native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the stems of the plant and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Peniocereus lazaro-cardenasii

Peniocereus lazaro-cardenasii 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 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

José Luis Regino Contreras Jiménez (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Contr.' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.
Hernándo Sánchez-Mejorada (1926-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sánchez-Mej.' in the authors string.
Cassio Augusto Patrocinio Toledo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Toledo' in the authors string.