Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
radicans
ID:
439611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) A.Berger

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Kakteen: 116. 1929.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438943

Common Names

  • Selenicereus Radicans
  • Climbing Queen of the Night
  • Climbing Moon Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus radicans DC. [unknown]
  • Cereus reptans Salm-Dyck ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Selenicereus radicans (also called Queen of the Night, Night-blooming Cereus, and Moon Cactus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to Central America. It has large, white flowers and long, cylindrical stems. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical climates in dry, sunny areas, such as deserts and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Selenicereus radicans is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to the Amazon rainforest. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selenicereus radicans has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed pods contain small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selenicereus radicans is a tropical cactus native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, upright cactus with large, colorful flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. When propagating by division, the stems should be divided into sections and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Selenicereus radicans

Selenicereus radicans can be found in the rainforests of Mexico and Guatemala.

Selenicereus radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Selenicereus radicans?

Selenicereus radicans

What is the common name of Selenicereus radicans?

Climbing Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Selenicereus radicans?

Tropical forests

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Alwin Berger (1871-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Berger' in the authors string.