Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
moritzianus
ID:
398771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Otto) Byles & G.D.Rowley

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 19: 67. 1957.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398103

Common Names

  • Pilosocereus moritzianus
  • Moritzianus Pilosocereus
  • Pilosocereus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus moritzianus (Otto) Lem. [unknown]
  • Pilosocereus claroviridis (Backeb.) Byles & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Pilosocereus backebergii (Weing.) Byles & G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Pilocereus claroviridis (Backeb.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus backebergii (Weing.) Borg [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus claroviridis (Backeb.) Borg [unknown]
  • Cephalocereus moritzianus (Otto) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Cereus backebergii Weing. [unknown]
  • Cereus claroviridis Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cereus moritzianus Otto [unknown]
  • Pilocereus backebergii Weing. [unknown]
  • Pilosocereus lanuginosus moritzianus (Otto) Guiggi [unknown]

Description

Pilosocereus moritzianus (also called Moritzian spine cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a shrubby cactus with many thin, cylindrical stems that grow in a fan-like shape. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosocereus moritzianus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosocereus moritzianus 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 moritzianus is a cactus that is native to Mexico. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer in a light potting mix.

Where to Find Pilosocereus moritzianus

Pilosocereus moritzianus is native to Brazil.

Pilosocereus moritzianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosocereus moritzianus?

Pilosocereus moritzianus

What is the common name of Pilosocereus moritzianus?

Moritzianus Pilosocereus

What is the natural habitat of Pilosocereus moritzianus?

It is native to 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,