Pilosocereus robinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robinii
ID:
1220307
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lem.) Byles & G.D.Rowley
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 19(3): 67. 1957.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219645
Common Names
- Pilosocereus robinii
- Robbin's Pilosocereus
- Robinii Pilosocereus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pilosocereus robinii (also called the Robin's Pilosocereus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It is a cactus with white flowers and spines.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosocereus robinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosocereus robinii has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, glossy green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pilosocereus robinii is a cactus that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the cactus should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.
Where to Find Pilosocereus robinii
Pilosocereus robinii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hunan.
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
Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.
Ronald Stewart Byles (1923-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byles' in the authors string.
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