Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
marnierianus
ID:
399097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
in Cactus (Paris) 85: 107. 1965.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398429

Common Names

  • Marnierianus Peniocereus
  • Marnierianus Cactus
  • Marnierianus Cereus

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Synonyms

  • Acanthocereus marnierianus (Backeb.) Lodé [invalid]

Description

Peniocereus marnierianus (also called Marnier's Peniocereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is a climbing cactus, growing up to 10 metres tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peniocereus marnierianus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Peniocereus marnierianus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peniocereus marnierianus 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 Peniocereus marnierianus

Peniocereus marnierianus can be found in Mexico.

Peniocereus marnierianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peniocereus marnierianus?

Peniocereus marnierianus

How much light does Peniocereus marnierianus need?

Peniocereus marnierianus prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Peniocereus marnierianus?

Water Peniocereus marnierianus 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