Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
papillosus
ID:
1282620

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) U.Guzmán

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 16: 18. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281958

Common Names

  • Peniocereus papillosus
  • Peniocereus
  • Papillosus

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Description

Peniocereus papillosus (also called Papillose Peniocereus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical America. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams, usually at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Peniocereus papillosus is used as an ornamental plant, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Peniocereus papillosus are white or pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peniocereus papillosus is a small shrub that grows in a variety of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Peniocereus papillosus

Peniocereus papillosus can be found in the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Peniocereus papillosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peniocereus papillosus?

Peniocereus papillosus

What type of plant is Peniocereus papillosus?

Cactus

Where is Peniocereus papillosus native to?

South America

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.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Ulises Guzmán Cruz (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Guzmán' in the authors string.