Species

Cleistocactus colademononis

Q: What is Cleistocactus colademononis?

Cleistocactus colademononis is a species level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Cleistocactus colademononis.

Cleistocactus colademononis (Diers & Krahn) Mottram is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.¹

The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Cleistocactus.¹²

Its recorded native range/source remark is BOLOO, WESTERNSOUTHAMERICA, BOL, SOUTHERNAMERICA; Bolivia (Santa Cruz).¹

POWO records the plant context as succulent subshrub or lithophyte, desert or dry shrubland.¹

This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.

References

Plants of the World Online. "Cleistocactus colademononis (Diers & Krahn) Mottram". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77077298-1 ↩
GBIF Secretariat. "Cleistocactus colademononis". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/3941628 ↩

Plants In This Group

Cleistocactus colademononis

Cleistocactus colademononis, commonly known as the Monkey's Tail Cactus, is an exceptionally ornamental lithophytic cactus prized for its trailing stems covered in soft, white, hair-like spines. It is an ideal specimen for hanging baskets.

Cleistocactus colademononis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cleistocactus colademononis?

Cleistocactus colademononis is a species-level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Cleistocactus colademononis.

Which rank is Cleistocactus colademononis?

Cleistocactus colademononis is shown as a species in our botanical dictionary.

Which groups sit below Cleistocactus colademononis?

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Are there plants related to Cleistocactus colademononis?

Yes. Related dictionary entries include Cleistocactus colademononis, Cleistocactus colademononis.

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Why is the Latin name shown?

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