Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
aurilanatus
ID:
398446

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 1: 77. 1979.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397778

Common Names

  • Pilosocereus aurilanatus
  • Aurilanatus Pilosocereus
  • Aurilanatus Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Pilosocereus aurisetus aurilanatus (F.Ritter) Zappi [unknown]
  • Pseudopilocereus aurilanatus (F.Ritter) P.V.Heath [unknown]

Description

Pilosocereus aurilanatus (also called Aurilan Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Brazil. It is a columnar cactus, growing up to 3 meters tall, with grey-green stems and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosocereus aurilanatus has many non-medical uses. It is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food. It is also used as a source of fiber and for its medicinal properties. The plant is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosocereus aurilanatus has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosocereus aurilanatus 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 Pilosocereus aurilanatus

Pilosocereus aurilanatus is native to Central and South America, where it can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Pilosocereus aurilanatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosocereus aurilanatus?

Pilosocereus aurilanatus

What is the common name of Pilosocereus aurilanatus?

Aurilanatus Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Pilosocereus aurilanatus?

It is found in the dry forests of Brazil

Species in the Pilosocereus genus

Pilosocereus chrysostele, Pilosocereus flexibilispinus, Pilosocereus machrisii, Pilosocereus lanuginosus, Pilosocereus fulvilanatus, Pilosocereus juaruensis, Pilosocereus chrysacanthus, Pilosocereus gimnensis, Pilosocereus kanukuensis, Pilosocereus aurilanatus, Pilosocereus catalani, Pilosocereus aureispinus, Pilosocereus bohlei, Pilosocereus azulensis, Pilosocereus ulei, Pilosocereus tillianus, Pilosocereus splendidus, Pilosocereus parvus, Pilosocereus occultiflorus, Pilosocereus moritzianus, Pilosocereus pusillibaccatus, Pilosocereus mollispinus, Pilosocereus pseudosuperfloccosus, Pilosocereus robinii, Pilosocereus arrabidae, Pilosocereus aurisetus, Pilosocereus catingicola, Pilosocereus floccosus, Pilosocereus glaucochrous, Pilosocereus hermentianus, Pilosocereus pentaedrophorus, Pilosocereus piauhyensis, Pilosocereus albisummus, Pilosocereus densiareolatus, Pilosocereus diersianus, Pilosocereus flavipulvinatus, Pilosocereus magnificus, Pilosocereus multicostatus, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Pilosocereus subsimilis, Pilosocereus vilaboensis, Pilosocereus polygonus, Pilosocereus brasiliensis, Pilosocereus brooksianus, Pilosocereus collinsii, Pilosocereus colombianus, Pilosocereus gaumeri, Pilosocereus millspaughii, Pilosocereus purpusii, Pilosocereus leucocephalus,

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,

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