Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenellus
ID:
598404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Diagn. Cact.: 109. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597736

Common Names

  • Cereus tenellus
  • Tenellus Cereus
  • Tenellus cactus

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Description

Cereus tenellus (also called Thin-Stemmed Cereus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and South America. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cereus tenellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a houseplant. It can also be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cereus tenellus has white, funnel-shaped flowers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, bright green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cereus tenellus is a columnar cactus that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can also be grown from seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and does not require frequent watering.

Where to Find Cereus tenellus

Cereus tenellus is native to Mexico and can be found growing in rocky areas in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla.

Cereus tenellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cereus tenellus?

Cereus tenellus

What is the common name of Cereus tenellus?

Slender Columnar Cactus

What type of plant is Cereus tenellus?

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

Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.