Cereus californicus
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Cereus californicus (Torr. & A.Gray) F.M |
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Divisio: Magnoliophyta Subdivisio: Magnoliophytina Classis: Rosopsida Subclassis: Caryophyllidae Superordo: Caryophyllanae Ordo: Caryophyllales |
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Cereus californicus (= Cylindropuntia californica) is a shrub.
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[edit] Naming
Cereus californicus was already described and the name validly published by John Torrey and Asa Gray. It was not until 1840, however, that Frederik Marcus Knuth reclassified it into todays valid botanical systematics.
[edit] Taxonomy
Cereus californicus 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
[edit] Wood and Bark
[edit] Leaves
Cereus californicus is an evergreen plant.
[edit] Flowers and Fruit
The flowers are funnel-shaped. The flowers are arranged solitary.
The fruits are berries.
[edit] Root System
[edit] Distribution
[edit] Cultivation
Cereus californicus prefers a sunny site. It grows best in soils that are dry.
[edit] Uses
[edit] Maintenance
[edit] Varities and Cultivars
[edit] Poisonousness
Aeskulap Please read the health issues note!
[edit] Pests and Diseases
[edit] Man and Cereus californicus
[edit] History
[edit] Cereus californicus 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
[edit] Non-commercial Links
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