Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
formosa
ID:
439664

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pfeiff.) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 1678. 1959.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438996

Common Names

  • Soehrensia formosa
  • Beautiful Soehrensia
  • Beautiful Night-Blooming Cereus

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Synonyms

  • Lobivia formosa (Pfeiff.) Dodds [unknown]
  • Lobivia oreopepon Speg. [unknown]
  • Lobivia oreopogon (Speg.) Werderm. [invalid]
  • Melocactus gilliesii Otto [unknown]
  • Trichocereus formosus (Pfeiff.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Soehrensia oreopepon (Speg.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Acanthocalycium formosum (Pfeiff.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus formosus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinonyctanthus formosus Lawr. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis formosa (Pfeiff.) Jacobi ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinopsis oreopogon (Speg.) Werderm. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus formosus crassispinus Monv. ex Labour. [unknown]
  • Acanthocalycium formosum albispinum (F.A.C.Weber ex Schelle) Y.Itô [unknown]
  • Echinopsis formosa albispina F.A.C.Weber ex Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinopsis formosa laevior Monv. ex Labour. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis formosa rubrispina Monv. ex Labour. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis formosa spinosior Salm-Dyck ex Labour. [unknown]
  • Acanthocalycium formosanum albispinum (Weber ex Schelle) Y.Itô [deprecated]
  • Cereus gilliesii F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinocactus gilliesii Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Acanthocalycium oreopogon (Speg.) Backeb. [invalid]
  • Soehrensia formosa maxima Backeb. [unknown]
  • Soehrensia formosa polycephala Backeb. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis oreopepon Werderm. [unknown]

Description

Soehrensia formosa (also called Beautiful Soehrensia, among many other common names) is an evergreen cactus with cylindrical stems and yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests and deserts.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Soehrensia formosa sub. formosa
Soehrensia formosa sub. randallii (Cárdenas) Schlumpb.
Soehrensia formosa sub. kieslingii (Rausch) Schlumpb.
Soehrensia formosa sub. korethroides (Werderm.) Schlumpb.
Soehrensia formosa sub. rosarioana (Rausch) Schlumpb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Soehrensia formosa has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Soehrensia formosa is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a fast-growing, upright plant that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes, which should be done in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is well-draining.

Where to Find Soehrensia formosa

Soehrensia formosa can be found in Central and South America.

Soehrensia formosa FAQ

What is the common name of Soehrensia formosa?

Formosa Cactus

What is the hardiness zone of Soehrensia formosa?

9-11

What is the best soil type for Soehrensia formosa?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.