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Pilosocereus alensis

Also known as: Cephalocereus alensis (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose +6 more
  • Cephalocereus alensis (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose
  • Cephalocereus guerreronis (Backeb.) Buxb.
  • Cereus alensis (F.A.C.Weber) Vaupel
  • Pilocereus alensis F.A.C.Weber
  • Pilocereus alensis F.A.C.Weber ex Rol.-Goss.
  • Pilocereus guerreronis Backeb.
  • Pilosocereus guerreronis (Backeb.) Byles & G.D.Rowley
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Naturally occurring in North America, Pilosocereus alensis is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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 Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest

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