Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
machrisii
ID:
398425

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Y.Dawson) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 4: 2419. 1960.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397757

Common Names

  • Pilosocereus machrisii
  • Machris' Pilosocereus
  • Machris' Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Pilosocereus estevesii P.J.Braun [unknown]
  • Pilosocereus cristalinensis P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Pilosocereus lindaianus P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Pilosocereus goianus P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Pseudopilocereus machrisii (E.Y.Dawson) Buining & Brederoo [unknown]
  • Pseudopilocereus machrisii (E.Y.Dawson) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Pseudopilocereus cuyabensis (Backeb.) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus cuyabensis (Backeb.) Borg [invalid]
  • Cephalocereus machrisii E.Y.Dawson [unknown]
  • Pilosocereus cuyabensis (Backeb.) Byles & G.D.Rowley [invalid]
  • Pilocereus cuyabensis Backeb. [invalid]
  • Pilosocereus lindanus P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Pilosocereus machrisii cristalinensis (P.J.Braun & Esteves) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]

Description

Pilosocereus machrisii (also called 'Machris' Pilosocereus', among many other common names) is a large, cactus native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has an upright habit and grows up to 10 m tall. It has small, yellow flowers and spiny, cylindrical stems. It is found in dry, open habitats such as deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosocereus machrisii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive, bright green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosocereus machrisii is white, with a yellow center and a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosocereus machrisii is a fast-growing cactus native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilosocereus machrisii

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

Pilosocereus machrisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosocereus machrisii?

Pilosocereus machrisii

What is the common name of Pilosocereus machrisii?

Machris' Pilosocereus

What type of plant is Pilosocereus machrisii?

Cactus

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Elmer Yale Dawson (1918-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Y.Dawson' in the authors string.