Cereus jamacaru
Also known as: Cereus cauchinii Rebut +1 more
- Cereus cauchinii Rebut
- Cereus perrottetianus Lem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Cereus jamacaru is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Northern Provinces, Swaziland
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms