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Cereus horrispinus

Also known as: Cereus humilis var. minor Pfeiff. +9 more
  • Cereus humilis var. minor Pfeiff.
  • Cereus mariculi Pfeiff.
  • Cereus myriocaulon Mart. ex Pfeiff.
  • Cereus rigidus Lem. ex Salm-Dyck
  • Pilocereus horrispinus (Backeb.) Backeb.
  • Pilocereus wagenaarii Croizat
  • Subpilocereus fricii subsp. horrispinus (Backeb.) Guiggi
  • Subpilocereus horrispinus (Backeb.) Backeb.
  • Subpilocereus ottonis Backeb.
  • Subpilocereus wagenaarii (Croizat) Backeb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub.

Cereus horrispinus is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela

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