Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
madidiensis
ID:
1040112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Quispe & A.Fuentes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
in Novon 20(3): 326. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039450

Common Names

  • Madidi Weberbauerocereus
  • Madidi Cactus
  • Madidi Plant

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Description

Weberbauerocereus madidiensis (also called Madidi Weberbauerocereus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. This species is native to Central America and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and in wet areas of open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Weberbauerocereus madidiensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and as a groundcover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Weberbauerocereus madidiensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped structure with a long, slender stalk. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weberbauerocereus madidiensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It can also be grown from seed, although this is not recommended.

Where to Find Weberbauerocereus madidiensis

Weberbauerocereus madidiensis 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

Alfredo Fernando Fuentes (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fuentes' in the authors string.
Noemí Quispe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quispe' in the authors string.