Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
597988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Diagn. Cact.: 84. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597320

Common Names

  • Yellow Torch Cactus
  • Cereus lutescens
  • Lutescens Torch Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Pilocereus lutescens (Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff.) Rümpler [unknown]
  • Pilocereus trichacantus Rümpler [illegitimate]
  • Cereus trichacanthus Salm-Dyck [illegitimate]

Description

Cereus lutescens (also called Yellow Torch Cactus, among many other common names) is a tall, columnar cactus native to the deserts of South America. It has long, slender stems and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus lutescens is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cereus lutescens are white or pink in color and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus lutescens is a cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a columnar cactus that grows up to 10 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry before planting.

Where to Find Cereus lutescens

Cereus lutescens can be found in Mexico, in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla.

Cereus lutescens FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Cereus lutescens?

Cereus lutescens is native to South America.

What type of soil does Cereus lutescens prefer?

Cereus lutescens prefers a well-draining, acidic soil.

How much light does Cereus lutescens need?

Cereus lutescens needs bright, indirect light.

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,