Myrtillocactus schenckii
Also known as: Cereus schenckii J.A.Purpus +2 more
- Cereus schenckii J.A.Purpus
- Cereus schenkii J.A.Purpus
- Myrtillocactus schenckii f. cristatus P.V.Heath
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Originating in North America and South America, Myrtillocactus schenckii is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Guatemala, Mexico Central, Mexico Southwest