Cleistocactus baumannii
Firecracker Cactus, Scarlet Bugler
Also known as: Cereus baumannii Fenzl
- Cereus baumannii Fenzl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Cleistocactus baumannii (commonly known as Firecracker Cactus or Scarlet-Bugler) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms