Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
1288366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum. ex Vaupel) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
in Sitzungsber. Heidelberger Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl.: 461. 1958.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287704

Common Names

  • Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri
  • Weberbauer's Weberbauer Cactus
  • Weberbauer's Columnar Cactus

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Description

Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Columnar Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Peru and Bolivia. It is a tall, columnar cactus with yellow spines and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grows in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating inflammation and pain relief.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri flower is a yellowish-green color and has a bell-shaped form. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri is a slow-growing cactus that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is propagated by seed or offsets. It is sensitive to overwatering, so it should be watered only when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri

Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri is native to Peru.

Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri?

Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri

What is the common name of Weberbauerocereus weberbaueri?

Weberbauer's Weberbauerocereus

What is the natural habitat of Weberbauer weberbaueri?

It is native to the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.