Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
griseus
ID:
439628

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) Buxb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Stud. 12: 100. 1961.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000438960



Common Names

  • Stenocereus Griseus
  • Gray Hedgehog Cactus
  • Gray Pitaya


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Synonyms

  • Lemaireocereus griseus (Haw.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lemaireocereus deficiens (Otto & A.Dietr.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Lemaireocereus eburneus (Salm-Dyck) H.P.Kelsey & Dayton [unknown]
  • Neolemaireocereus griseus (Haw.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Pilocereus deficiens (Otto & A.Dietr.) Walton [unknown]
  • Rathbunia deficiens (Otto & A.Dietr.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Rathbunia grisea (Haw.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Ritterocereus griseus (Haw.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Stenocereus deficiens (Otto & A.Dietr.) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Cactus eburneus Link [unknown]
  • Cactus eburneus (Salm-Dyck) Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cereus clavatus Otto & A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Cereus deficiens Otto & A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Cereus eburneus Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Cereus eburneus polygonus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus griseus Haw. [unknown]
  • Cereus peruvianus Hort. ex C.F.Först. [invalid]
  • Cereus polygonatus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cereus resupinatus Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Cereus zizkaanus (K.Schum.) Schelle [unknown]
  • Cereus eburneus monstrosus Salm-Dyck ex DC. [unknown]
  • Ritterocereus deficiens (Otto & A.Dietr.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cereus enriquezii Elliott [valid]
  • Cereus ziczkaanus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Griseocactus griseus (Haw.) Guiggi [unknown]
  • Griseocereus griseus (Haw.) Guiggi [unknown]
  • Neogriseocereus griseus (Haw.) Guiggi [unknown]
  • Rathbunia grisea cristata P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Rathbunia grisea monstrosa (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Stenocereus griseus cristatus (P.V.Heath) P.V.Heath [unknown]
  • Stenocereus griseus monstrosus (Salm-Dyck ex DC.) P.V.Heath [unknown]

Description

Stenocereus griseus (also called Grey Columnar Cactus, Grey Organ Pipe, and Grey Pitaya, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, cylindrical stems and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas, such as deserts and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Stenocereus griseus is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to the Amazon rainforest. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stenocereus griseus has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed pods contain small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenocereus griseus is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid conditions and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and rhizomes can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stenocereus griseus

Stenocereus griseus can be found in the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Stenocereus griseus FAQ

What is the common name of Stenocereus griseus?

Organ Pipe Cactus

What is the hardiness zone of Stenocereus griseus?

9-11

What is the best soil type for Stenocereus griseus?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Franz Buxbaum (1900-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buxb.' in the authors string.