Cereus hildmannianus subsp. hildmannianus
Hedge Cactus, Queen Of The Night
Also known as: Cactus abnormis Willd. +18 more
- Cactus abnormis Willd.
- Cactus monstrosus Willd.
- Cactus peruvianus var. monstruosus DC.
- Cereus abnormis (Willd.) Sweet
- Cereus alacriportanus Pfeiff.
- Cereus alacriportanus var. bageanus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun
- Cereus bonariensis C.F.Först.
- Cereus calvescens DC.
- Cereus childsii Blanc
- Cereus curvispinus Pfeiff.
- Cereus hildmannianus subsp. xanthocarpus (K.Schum.) P.J.Braun & Esteves
- Cereus milesimus E.C.Rost
- Cereus monstrosus (DC.) Steud.
- Cereus monstrosus J.Forbes
- Cereus monstrosus var. minor Woodson
- Cereus monstruosus K.Schum.
- Cereus neonesioticus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun
- Cereus neonesioticus var. interior (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun
- Cereus peruvianus var. alacriportanus (Pfeiff.) K.Schum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Cereus hildmannianus subsp. hildmannianus (commonly known as Hedge Cactus or Queen-of-the-Night) is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cereus hildmannianus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Assam, Canary Is., East Himalaya, France, Hawaii, India, Italy, Nicobar Is., Spain, Tunisia, Vietnam
Base Species & Variations