Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
1289690

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 4: 2423. 1960.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289028

Common Names

  • Pilosocereus Brasiliensis
  • Brasiliensis Column Cactus
  • Brazilian Old Man Cactus

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Uses & Benefits

Pilosocereus brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosocereus brasiliensis sub. brasiliensis
Pilosocereus brasiliensis sub. ruschianus (Buining & Brederoo) Zappi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosocereus brasiliensis is white or pinkish, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are usually solitary and have a globose shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosocereus brasiliensis is a columnar cactus species from Mexico and Central America. It is a slow-growing plant that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and full sun to partial shade. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Pilosocereus brasiliensis

Pilosocereus brasiliensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pilosocereus brasiliensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Pilosocereus brasiliensis?

Pilosocereus brasiliensis is native to Brazil.

What is the size of Pilosocereus brasiliensis?

Pilosocereus brasiliensis can grow up to 10 meters tall.

What is the growth rate of Pilosocereus brasiliensis?

The growth rate of Pilosocereus brasiliensis is slow to moderate.

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,

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.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.