Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
spinulosus
ID:
439630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 431. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438962

Common Names

  • Selenicereus Spinulosus
  • Spiny Queen of the Night
  • Spiny Moon Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Mediocactus spinulosus (DC.) Doweld [unknown]
  • Cereus pseudospinulosus Weing. [illegitimate]
  • Cereus spinulosus DC. [unknown]
  • Selenicereus pseudospinulosus Weing. [illegitimate]

Description

Selenicereus spinulosus (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 spinulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Selenicereus spinulosus 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 spinulosus is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid conditions and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Selenicereus spinulosus

Selenicereus spinulosus can be found in Central and South America.

Selenicereus spinulosus FAQ

What is the common name of Selenicereus spinulosus?

White-spined Cactus

What is the hardiness zone of Selenicereus spinulosus?

9-11

What is the best soil type for Selenicereus spinulosus?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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.
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.