Cereus hildmannianus
Andes organ pipe
Cereus hildmanniaus, commonly known as the Hilmann's Cereus, is a striking nocturnal cactus native to South American landscapes. While primarily prized by collectors for its magnificent, large white blooms, its unique biological properties offer fascinating potential in ethnobotany, representing a fascinating intersection of ornamental beauty and traditional medicinal interest.
- Scientific name: Cereus hildmannianus
- Family: Cactaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, falling into the family Cactaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Cereus and the specific species Cereus hildmannianus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Cactaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Cereus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Cereus hildmannianus, is referred to by various names across different languages and cultures. In French, it is called Cierge du Pérou, while in Swedish, it goes by the name Pelarkaktus. Its Lithuanian designation is Tikrasis stulpenis, and in Persian, it is known as اسپنداr ستونی. Finally, in Chinese, the plant is called 神代柱.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Cierge du Pérou | Wikidata |
| sv | Pelarkaktus | Wikidata |
| lt | Tikrasis stulpenis | Wikidata |
| fa | اسپندار ستونی | Wikidata |
| zh | 神代柱 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 神代柱 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 神代柱 | Wikidata |
| en | Andes organ pipe | Wikidata |
| en | hedge cactus | Wikidata |
| zh | 鬼面阁 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, its presence is noted within the territories of both France and Spain. Moving toward Southeastern Europe, the species can also be found throughout Italy. Its range extends further south into Northern Africa, specifically within Tunisia. Additionally, the plant is distributed across Macaronesia, specifically inhabiting the Canary Islands.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Cereus hildmannianus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include fatty acids, flavonoids, terpenes.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Cereus hildmannianus has 9 reported activities identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cardiotonic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Cereus hildmannianus has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antioxidant, lithiasis, rheumatism, weight loss, wound infections.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lithiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| weight loss | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wound infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |