Genus

Leptocereus

Q: What is Leptocereus?

Leptocereus is a genus level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Leptocereus.

Auto-generated taxonomy record for Leptocereus.

Child Taxa

Plants In This Group

Leptocereus arboreus

Leptocereus arboreus Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus assurgens

Leptocereus assurgens (C.Wright ex Griseb.) Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus bayahibensis

Leptocereus bayahibensis Hoxey & Gdaniec is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus carinatus

Leptocereus carinatus Areces is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus cremnophilus

Leptocereus cremnophilus Hoxey & Gdaniec is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus demissus

Leptocereus demissus Areces is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus gonzaleztorresii

Leptocereus gonzaleztorresii D.Barrios is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus grantianus

Leptocereus grantianus Britton is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus leonii

Leptocereus leonii Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus nudiflorus

Leptocereus nudiflorus (Engelm. ex C.Wright) D.Barrios & S.Arias is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus paniculatus

Leptocereus paniculatus (Lam.) D.R.Hunt is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus quadricostatus

Leptocereus quadricostatus (Bello) Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus rosei

Leptocereus rosei Hoxey & Gdaniec is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus scopulophilus

Leptocereus scopulophilus Areces is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus septentrionalis

Leptocereus septentrionalis Hoxey & Gdaniec is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus sylvestris

Leptocereus sylvestris Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus undulosus

Leptocereus undulosus (DC.) D.Barrios & Majure is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus velozianus

Leptocereus velozianus Clase, Y.Encarn., Peguero & Majure is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus weingartianus

Leptocereus weingartianus (E.Hartmann) Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Leptocereus wrightii

Leptocereus wrightii León is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leptocereus?

Leptocereus is a genus-level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Leptocereus.

Which rank is Leptocereus?

Leptocereus is shown as a genus in our botanical dictionary.

Which groups sit below Leptocereus?

Child taxonomy entries include Leptocereus arboreus, Leptocereus assurgens, Leptocereus bayahibensis, Leptocereus carinatus, Leptocereus cremnophilus, Leptocereus demissus, Leptocereus gonzaleztorresii, Leptocereus grantianus, Leptocereus leonii, Leptocereus nudiflorus, Leptocereus paniculatus, Leptocereus quadricostatus, Leptocereus rosei, Leptocereus scopulophilus, Leptocereus septentrionalis, Leptocereus sylvestris, Leptocereus undulosus, Leptocereus velozianus, Leptocereus weingartianus, Leptocereus wrightii.

Are there plants related to Leptocereus?

Yes. Related dictionary entries include Leptocereus arboreus, Leptocereus assurgens, Leptocereus bayahibensis, Leptocereus carinatus.

Is this taxonomy page a care guide?

No. This page explains scientific classification; light, watering, and safety guidance belongs on individual plant pages.

Is Leptocereus a product category?

No. This is a scientific taxonomy record. Product categories are organized separately around customer search intent.

Why is the Latin name shown?

The Latin scientific name reduces ambiguity between common names across languages and regions.

Where can I see the parent ranks?

The taxonomy card shows the parent ranks of Leptocereus inside the scientific hierarchy.

Can this page change over time?

Yes. Taxonomy and dictionary content can be updated as botanical data, greenhouse observations, and collection records improve.

Why is this different from a plant detail page?

This page explains a classification node. Individual plant pages contain care notes, collection links, and practical growing information.