Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
bradei
ID:
1290318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) G.D.Rowley

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
in Repert. Pl. Succ. 23: 10. 1974.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289656

Common Names

  • Weberocereus bradei
  • Bradei Weberocereus
  • Bradei Brade's Pitaya

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Description

Weberocereus bradei (also called Brade's organpipe cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a globose cactus, with a diameter of up to 10 cm, and up to 15 cm tall. It has a woolly apex, and its spines are yellowish-brown in color. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Weberocereus bradei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Weberocereus bradei has small, white, star-shaped flowers with long, thin petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with white hairs.

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Where to Find Weberocereus bradei

Weberocereus bradei is native to the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.

Weberocereus bradei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Weberocereus bradei?

Weberocereus bradei

What is the natural habitat of Weberocereus bradei?

It is native to the dry forests of Mexico and Guatemala

What is the size of Weberocereus bradei?

It is a small cactus, usually reaching a height of up to 20 cm

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Gordon Douglas Rowley (1921-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Rowley' in the authors string.