Peniocereus striatus
Gearstem Cactus
Also known as: Cereus diguetii A.A.Weber +8 more
- Cereus diguetii A.A.Weber
- Cereus diguetii F.A.C.Weber
- Cereus striatus Brandegee
- Neoevansia diguetii (F.A.C.Weber) W.T.Marshall
- Neoevansia striata (K.Brandegee) Sánchez-Mej.
- Peniocereus diguetii (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb.
- Wilcoxia diguetii (F.A.C.Weber) Diguet & Guillaumin
- Wilcoxia diguetii (F.A.C.Weber) Peebles
- Wilcoxia striata (K.Brandegee) Britton & Rose
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling succulent subshrub or shrub.
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Peniocereus striatus (commonly known as Gearstem Cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest