Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
gaumeri
ID:
1216350

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) T.MacDoug. & Miranda

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
in Ceiba iv: 140. 1954.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215688

Common Names

  • Pterocereus
  • Gaumeri
  • Gaumer's Pitahaya

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Description

Pterocereus gaumeri (also called Gaumer's organpipe cactus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry soils in deserts and other arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Pterocereus gaumeri is used as an ornamental plant and is also known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive problems, hypertension, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterocereus gaumeri is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterocereus gaumeri is a hardy, drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist until germination. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the stem and root in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Pterocereus gaumeri

Pterocereus gaumeri is found in Mexico.

Pterocereus gaumeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pterocereus gaumeri?

Pterocereus gaumeri

What is the common name of Pterocereus gaumeri?

Gaumer's pterocereus

Where is Pterocereus gaumeri native to?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

Species in the Pterocereus 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

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.
Faustino Miranda (1905-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miranda' in the authors string.
Thomas Baillie MacDougall (1895-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.MacDoug.' in the authors string.