Disocactus speciosus
Sun Cereus
Also known as: Cactus speciosissimus var. lateritius Croat +4 more
- Cactus speciosissimus var. lateritius Croat
- Cactus speciosus Kunth
- Cereus amecaensis Heese
- Cereus speciosus Cav.
- Heliocereus speciosus var. amecamensis (Heese) Weing.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent epiphyte or lithophyte.
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Originating in North America and South America, Disocactus speciosus (commonly known as Sun Cereus) is a cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, 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
Cactus
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms