Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruber
ID:
1417849

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Först.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Handb. Cacteenk.: 751. 1846.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430314

Common Names

  • Cereus Ruber
  • Ruber Cereus
  • Ruber Cactus

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Description

Cereus ruber (also called Red Cereus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Tamaulipas. It is a small, globose cactus with a solitary stem and spines that are reddish-brown in color. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus ruber is used in landscaping and ornamental gardening. It is also used to make decorative wreaths and flower arrangements. The plant is drought-tolerant and can survive in extreme temperatures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cereus ruber has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus ruber is a cactus species native to Mexico. It is a slow-growing, columnar cactus that can reach up to 5 m (16 ft) in height. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by cutting the stems and replanting them.

Where to Find Cereus ruber

Cereus ruber can be found in the state of San Luis Potosi in Mexico.

Cereus ruber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus ruber?

Cereus ruber

Where is Cereus ruber native to?

Mexico

What is the growth rate of Cereus ruber?

Moderate

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

Carl Friedrich Förster (1817-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Först.' in the authors string.