Coleocephalocereus aureus

Coleocephalocereus aureus
Conservation status
	; Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Cactaceae
Subfamily:	Cactoideae
Genus:	Coleocephalocereus
Species:	C. aureus
Binomial name
	Coleocephalocereus aureus; F. Ritter
Synonyms
	Buiningia brevicylindrica Buining; Buiningia brevicylindrica var. elongata Buining; Buiningia brevicylindrica var. longispina Buining; Coleocephalocereus aureus subsp. brevicylindricus (Buining) P.J.Braun; Coleocephalocereus aureus subsp. elongatus (Buining) P.J.Braun; Coleocephalocereus aureus var. longispinus (Buining) P.J.Braun; Coleocephalocereus brevicylindricus (Buining) F.Ritter; Coleocephalocereus brevicylindricus var. elongatus (Buining) F.Ritter; Coleocephalocereus brevicylindricus var. longispinus (Buining) F.Ritter; Coleocephalocereus elongatus (Buining) P.J.Braun;

Coleocephalocereus aureus is a near threatened species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is confined to the state Minas Gerais. Its natural habitat is rocky areas.^[1]

Description

Coleocephalocereus aureus is a short coloumnar cactus growing up to about 50 inches in height. Spines of this species are 3-5 inches long with a golden hue.^[2] This plant has around 9-30 ribs with closely set areoles. Spination can vary among specimens. Mature plants develope a golden Cephalium.^[3] yellow flowers occasionally pop out of the cephalium, followed by small, red fruit.^[4]

Distribution

Coleocephalocereus aureus is native to rocky outcrops in the state of Minas Gerais.^[5]

Cultivation

Coleocephalocereus aureus is found sparingly in cultivation and is easy to grow. This species is known to be forgiving towards soil types, but does not tolerate freezing temperatures. This plant can be propagated via seed or cuttings.^[6]

Gallery

Cephalium
Coleocephalocereus aureus in natural habitat

References

^ "Coleocephalocereus aureus | cactusinhabitat". www.cactusinhabitat.org. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
^ "Coleocephalocereus aureus subs. brevicylindricus". www.llifle.net. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
^ "Coleocephalocereus (2011)". Henry Shaw Cactus and Succulent Society. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
^ "On-line Guide to the positive identification of Members of the Cactus Family". cactiguide.com. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
^ "Coleocephalocereus aureus F.Ritter | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
^ "Coleocephalocereus aureus query - BCSS - Forum". forum.bcss.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

[1] "Coleocephalocereus aureus | cactusinhabitat". www.cactusinhabitat.org. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

[2] "Coleocephalocereus aureus subs. brevicylindricus". www.llifle.net. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

[3] "Coleocephalocereus (2011)". Henry Shaw Cactus and Succulent Society. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

[4] "On-line Guide to the positive identification of Members of the Cactus Family". cactiguide.com. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

[5] "Coleocephalocereus aureus F.Ritter | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

[6] "Coleocephalocereus aureus query - BCSS - Forum". forum.bcss.org.uk. Retrieved 2025-06-21.

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