Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Bilberry Cactus, Blue Flame
Other regional names: Our Father +1 more
- Our Father
- Whortleberry Cactus
Also known as: Cactus geometrizans Mart. +15 more
- Cactus geometrizans Mart.
- Cereus aquicaulensis Pfeiff.
- Cereus garambello Haage ex C.F.Först.
- Cereus geometrizans Mart. ex Pfeiff.
- Cereus geometrizans var. pugionifer (Lem.) Salm-Dyck
- Cereus geometrizans var. pugioniferus (Lem.) Salm-Dyck
- Cereus geometrizans var. quadrangularispinus Lem. ex Labour.
- Cereus gladiator Otto & A.Dietr.
- Cereus gladiator var. geometrizans Monv.
- Cereus pugionifer K.Schum.
- Cereus pugionifer Lem.
- Cereus pugionifer var. quadrangulispinus Lem. ex C.F.Först.
- Cereus pugioniferus Lem.
- Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. cristatus P.V.Heath
- Myrtillocactus geometrizans f. hintonii W.A.Fitz Maur.
- Myrtillocactus geometrizans var. grandiareolatus (Bravo) Backeb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Myrtillocactus geometrizans (commonly known as Bilberry Cactus or Blue-Flame) is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
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)
Spain