Oreocereus

picture info	Oreocereus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Oreocereus Australis ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Oreocereus Doelzianus (8415020795) ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Varicolor ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Tacnaensis ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Ritteri ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Leucotrichus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Hendriksenianus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Hempelianus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Fossulatus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Pseudofossulatus 02 ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Doelzianus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Oreocereus Celsianus ''Oreocereus celsianus'', or the "old man of the mountain" is a member of the family Cactaceae native to the high lands of the Andes in South America, and is named for its fluffy white hair, which may protect it from intense sunlight and extreme temperatures. Distribution ''Oreocereus celsianus'' occurs naturally at high altitudes across Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Description Growing to around tall, ''O. celsianus'' is covered in a downy white hair, with greatest density at the tips of stems receding to near-bare at the base. The ribbed body has many long, brown spines and blooms in spring with long, tubular red flowers. Ecology Pollinated by hummingbird Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and comprise the biological family Trochilidae. With about 361 species and 113 genera, they occur from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, but the vast majority of the species are found in the tropics aro ...s in spring. Cultivation Thrives at , with a frost-tolerance of d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

picture info	Oreocereus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Oreocereus Australis ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Oreocereus Doelzianus (8415020795) ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Varicolor ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Tacnaensis ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Ritteri ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Leucotrichus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Hendriksenianus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Hempelianus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Fossulatus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Pseudofossulatus 02 ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Oreocereus Doelzianus ''Oreocereus'' is a genus of cacti (family Cactaceae), known only from high altitudes of the Andes. Its name means "mountain cereus", formed from the Greek prefix ' (, mountain) and the New Latin ', meaning wax or torch. As they are covered with woolly white fuzz (modified spines), a few species in this genus are sometimes known as the old-man cactus, a generic name that also refers to ''Cephalocereus senilis'' or ''Espostoa lanata''. More rarely, the old man of the mountain is also used for some species. Species Synonymy The following genera have been included in this genus: ''Arequipa'' Britton & Rose ''Arequipiopsis'' Kreuz. & Buining ''Morawetzia'' Backeb. ''Submatucana'' Backeb. Curt Backeberg (2 August 1894 in Lüneburg, Germany – 14 January 1966) was a German horticulturist especially known for the collection and classification of cactus, cacti. Biography He travelled extensively through Central and South America, an ... References {{Taxonbar, from=Q134007 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Oreocereus Celsianus ''Oreocereus celsianus'', or the "old man of the mountain" is a member of the family Cactaceae native to the high lands of the Andes in South America, and is named for its fluffy white hair, which may protect it from intense sunlight and extreme temperatures. Distribution ''Oreocereus celsianus'' occurs naturally at high altitudes across Argentina, Bolivia and Peru. Description Growing to around tall, ''O. celsianus'' is covered in a downy white hair, with greatest density at the tips of stems receding to near-bare at the base. The ribbed body has many long, brown spines and blooms in spring with long, tubular red flowers. Ecology Pollinated by hummingbird Hummingbirds are birds native to the Americas and comprise the biological family Trochilidae. With about 361 species and 113 genera, they occur from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego, but the vast majority of the species are found in the tropics aro ...s in spring. Cultivation Thrives at , with a frost-tolerance of d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]