Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beckmannii
ID:
597488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weing.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
in Kakteenkunde 1934: 83. 1934.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596820

Common Names

  • Beckmann's Torch Cactus
  • Cereus beckmannii
  • Beckmannii Torch Cactus

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Description

Cereus beckmannii (also called Beckmann's Cereus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. It grows in dry soils and is found in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus beckmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cereus beckmannii is a small, tubular, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus beckmannii is a cactus that is best propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 9.

Where to Find Cereus beckmannii

Cereus beckmannii can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Cereus beckmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus beckmannii?

Cereus beckmannii

What is the common name of Cereus beckmannii?

Beckmann's torch cactus

What type of plant is Cereus beckmannii?

Cactus

Species in the Cereus genus

Cereus ackermannii, Cereus acromelas, Cereus aethiops, Cereus albicaulis, Cereus albispinus, Cereus arachnoides, Cereus arcuatus, Cereus auratus, Cereus aureus, Cereus beckmannii, Cereus bicolor, Cereus bonariensis, Cereus brachiatus, Cereus candelabrius, Cereus caudatus, Cereus cirrhiferus, Cereus cochabambensis, Cereus colvillii, Cereus comarapanus, Cereus conformis, Cereus crenoides, Cereus crenulatus, Cereus cubensis, Cereus cumengii, Cereus decagonus, Cereus del-moralii, Cereus donatii, Cereus erectus, Cereus ericomus, Cereus erinaceus, Cereus estevesii, Cereus fernambucensis, Cereus fimbriatus, Cereus forbesii, Cereus formosus, Cereus freiburgensis, Cereus fricii, Cereus fulvispinosus, Cereus funkii, Cereus geminisetus, Cereus gladiger, Cereus gracilis, Cereus greggii, Cereus hankeanus, Cereus hansii, Cereus hertrichianus, Cereus herzogianus, Cereus heteracanthus, Cereus hexagonus, Cereus hildmannianus,

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