Micranthocereus violaciflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violaciflorus
ID:
375907
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buining
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 20: 129. 1969.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000375239
Common Names
- Micranthocereus violaciflorus
- Violaciflorus Micranthocereus
- Violaciflorus Micranthocereus Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Micranthocereus violaciflorus (also called Old Man Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It has a tall, columnar stem and small, purple flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Micranthocereus violaciflorus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a hedge or a windbreak, and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micranthocereus violaciflorus has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micranthocereus violaciflorus is a cactus that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Micranthocereus violaciflorus
Micranthocereus violaciflorus is native to Central and South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Micranthocereus violaciflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micranthocereus violaciflorus?
Micranthocereus violaciflorus
What type of plant is Micranthocereus violaciflorus?
It is a cactus
What is the natural habitat of Micranthocereus violaciflorus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Micranthocereus genus
Micranthocereus auri-azureus, Micranthocereus streckeri, Micranthocereus polyanthus, Micranthocereus violaciflorus, Micranthocereus hofackerianus, Micranthocereus purpureus, Micranthocereus albicephalus, Micranthocereus flaviflorus, Micranthocereus dolichospermaticus, Micranthocereus estevesii, Micranthocereus aureispinus,
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
Albert Frederik Hendrik Buining (1901-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buining' in the authors string.
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