Cereus blanckii
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Cereus blanckii Poselg. |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Caryophyllidae Superordo: Caryophyllanae Ordo: Caryophyllales |
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Cereus blanckii is a tree.
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[edit] Naming
Cereus blanckii was described in 1853 by Heinrich Poselger. The name is considered as validly published.
[edit] Taxonomy
Cereus blanckii is a species in the genus Cereus (sweetpotato cactus) which contains 20 species and belongs to the family of the Cactaceae (Cactus Family).
[edit] Characteristics
[edit] Growth
The trees grow to a height of approximately 0,3 meters.
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Cereus blanckii is an evergreen plant.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are funnel-shaped and pale purple. The flowers are arranged solitary.
The fruits are berries.
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[edit] Distribution
[edit] Cultivation
Cereus blanckii prefers a sunny site and can withstand temperatures down to -6,6º C. It grows best in soils that are dry.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Cereus blanckii
[edit] History
[edit] Cereus blanckii in art
[edit] Symbolism
[edit] Superstition
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Literature
- Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
- Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
- efloras.org
[edit] Footnotes
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