Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
588815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
in J. New York Bot. Gard. 9: 188. 1908.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588147



Common Names

  • Carnegiea gigantea
  • Saguaro Cactus
  • Giant Saguaro


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Synonyms

  • Carnegiea gigantea cristata P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Cereus giganteus Engelm. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus giganteus (Engelm.) Rümpler [unknown]

Description

Carnegiea gigantea (also called Saguaro, among many other common names) is a cactus native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It grows in dry, desert regions and is characterized by its large, barrel-shaped stems and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Carnegiea gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has attractive, fragrant flowers and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Carnegiea gigantea for. aberrans P.V.Heath

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carnegiea gigantea has large, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carnarvonia araliifolia is a small shrub native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Carnegiea gigantea

Carnegiea gigantea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Carnegiea gigantea FAQ

What is Carnegiea gigantea?

Carnegiea gigantea is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae.

Where is Carnegiea gigantea found?

Carnegiea gigantea is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Carnegiea gigantea?

Carnegiea gigantea is a columnar cactus that can grow up to 15 meters in height.

Species in the Carnegiea 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.