Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterandra
ID:
1263470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link ex Pfeiff.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Diagn. Cact.: 113. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262808

Common Names

  • Cereus pterandra
  • Pterandra Cereus
  • Pterandra Cactus

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Description

Cereus pterandra (also called Winged-Stem Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has a cylindrical stem with small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus pterandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cereus pterandra is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus pterandra is a perennial cactus that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cereus pterandra

Cereus pterandra can be found in Mexico.

Cereus pterandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus pterandra?

Cereus pterandra

What are the common names of Cereus pterandra?

Night-blooming Cereus, Queen of the Night, and Moon Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Cereus pterandra?

Deserts and arid regions

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.