Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
minutiflorus
ID:
1421633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 36: 33. 2017.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434098

Common Names

  • Selenicereus minutiflorus
  • Minutiflorus Selenicereus
  • Minutiflorus Nightblooming Cereus

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Description

Selenicereus minutiflorus (also called 'Small-flowered Cactus', among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a climbing cactus with long, thin, cylindrical stems. The stems are usually green with yellow or white spines. It grows in rocky outcrops and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Selenicereus minutiflorus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Selenicereus minutiflorus is white and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Selenicereus minutiflorus

Selenicereus minutiflorus is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Selenicereus minutiflorus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Selenicereus minutiflorus?

Selenicereus minutiflorus is native to Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Selenicereus minutiflorus?

Selenicereus minutiflorus is a climbing cactus with long, thin stems.

What is the flower color of Selenicereus minutiflorus?

The flowers of Selenicereus minutiflorus are white or pink.

Species in the Selenicereus genus

Selenicereus murrillii, Selenicereus nelsonii, Selenicereus radicans, Selenicereus hamatus, Selenicereus inermis, Selenicereus innesii, Selenicereus tricae, Selenicereus grandiflorus, Selenicereus spinulosus, Selenicereus vagans, Selenicereus atropilosus, Selenicereus validus, Selenicereus setaceus, Selenicereus anthonyanus, Selenicereus extensus, Selenicereus pteranthus, Selenicereus megalanthus, Selenicereus alliodorus, Selenicereus calcaratus, Selenicereus dorschianus, Selenicereus escuintlensis, Selenicereus glaber, Selenicereus guatemalensis, Selenicereus minutiflorus, Selenicereus monacanthus, Selenicereus ocamponis, Selenicereus purpusii, Selenicereus stenopterus, Selenicereus tonduzii, Selenicereus triangularis, Selenicereus trigonus, Selenicereus undatus, Selenicereus costaricensis,

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.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.