Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
luetzelburgii
ID:
1290449

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) N.P.Taylor & Eggli

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 9: 91. 1991.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289787

Common Names

  • Stephanocereus luetzelburgii
  • Luetzelburg's Stephanocereus
  • Luetzelburg's Night-Blooming Cereus

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Description

Stephanocereus luetzelburgii (also called Luetzelburg's Columnar Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a tall, columnar cactus with long, cylindrical stems that are covered in white spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stephanocereus luetzelburgii is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and fruits. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephanocereus luetzelburgii has white flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephanocereus luetzelburgii is a cactus species native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the stems of the plant and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Stephanocereus luetzelburgii

Stephanocereus luetzelburgii is native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Querétaro and can be found in the wild in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. It is also available from specialty nurseries and online retailers.

Species in the Stephanocereus 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

Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.