Pilosocereus pentaedrophorus
Also known as: Cereus pentaedrophorus Cels +2 more
- Cereus pentaedrophorus Cels
- Pilocereus pentaedrophorus (Cels) Console ex K.Schum.
- Pilocereus pentaedropkorus Console ex C.F.Först. & Rümpler
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Pilosocereus pentaedrophorus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in 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
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms