Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
398744

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Morong) N.P.Taylor

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Consensus Init. 3: 10. 1997.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398076

Common Names

  • Praecereus saxicola
  • Saxicola Praecereus
  • Praecereus

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Synonyms

  • Monvillea rhodoleucantha (K.Schum.) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Monvillea saxicola (Morong) A.Berger [unknown]
  • Monvillea cavendishii (Monv.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Monvillea parpaetiensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Monvillea paxtoniana (Monv. ex Salm-Dyck) Borg [unknown]
  • Monvillea calliantha Fuaux & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cereus callianthus (Fuaux & Backeb.) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Cereus cavendishii Monv. [unknown]
  • Cereus cavendishii Monv. ex Salm-Dyck [invalid]
  • Cereus euchlorus rhodoleucanthus (K.Schum.) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Cereus paxtonianus Monv. ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Cereus rhodoleucanthus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cereus ritteri P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Cereus ritteri parapetiensis (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun & Esteves [unknown]
  • Cereus saxicola Morong [unknown]
  • Cereus saxicola anguiniformis Riccob. [unknown]
  • Eriocereus cavendishii (Monv.) Riccob. [unknown]
  • Monvillea krapovickiana R.Kiesling [unknown]
  • Monvillea chacoana F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Monvillea parapetiensis F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Cereus anguiniformis Hort. ex Riccob. [invalid]
  • Monvillea paxtoniana borealis F.Ritter [unknown]

Description

Praecereus saxicola (also called Rock-dwelling 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

Praecereus saxicola is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Praecereus saxicola has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Praecereus saxicola 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 Praecereus saxicola

Praecereus saxicola is native to Mexico.

Praecereus saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Praecereus saxicola?

Praecereus saxicola

What is the common name of Praecereus saxicola?

Rock-dwelling Cereus

What is the natural habitat of Praecereus saxicola?

It is native to Mexico.

Species in the Praecereus genus

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

Thomas Morong (1827-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morong' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.