Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
macrogonus
ID:
1289831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) Riccob.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Boll. Reale Orto Bot. Palermo 8: 236. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289169

Common Names

  • Trichocereus Macrogonus
  • Macrogonus Columnar Cactus
  • Macrogonus Pitaya

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Description

Trichocereus macrogonus (also called Macrogonus cactus, and many other common names) is a cactus species native to Argentina and Bolivia. It is a columnar cactus, with stems up to 4 m (13 ft) tall, and up to 5 cm (2 in) in diameter. It typically grows in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Trichocereus macrogonus is a cactus species native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Trichocereus macrogonus var. pachanoi (Britton & Rose) Albesiano & R.Kiesling
Trichocereus macrogonus var. macrogonus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trichocereus macrogonus has white flowers with a diameter of around 3 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, white spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichocereus macrogonus is a cactus species native to Peru. It is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Trichocereus macrogonus should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Trichocereus macrogonus

Trichocereus macrogonus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Trichocereus macrogonus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichocereus macrogonus?

Trichocereus macrogonus

What is the common name of Trichocereus macrogonus?

Macrogonus Trichocereus

What is the natural habitat of Trichocereus macrogonus?

It is native to Peru

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

Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.
Vincenzo Riccobono (1861-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riccob.' in the authors string.