Acanthocereus hirschtianus
Also known as: Cereus hirschtianus K.Schum. +9 more
- Cereus hirschtianus K.Schum.
- Cereus neumannii K.Schum.
- Cereus neumannii K.Schum. ex Loes.
- Cereus nyctago A.Berger
- Cereus triangularis f. guatemalensis (Britton & Rose) Eichlam ex Schelle
- Nyctocereus guatemalensis Britton & Rose
- Nyctocereus hirschtianus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Nyctocereus neumannii (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Peniocereus guatemalensis (Britton & Rose) D.R.Hunt
- Peniocereus hirschtianus (K.Schum.) D.R.Hunt
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Acanthocereus hirschtianus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua