Stetsonia coryne
Toothpick Cactus
Also known as: Cereus chacoanus Vaupel +3 more
- Cereus chacoanus Vaupel
- Cereus coryne C.F.Först.
- Cereus coryne Salm-Dyck
- Stetsonia coryne var. procera F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent tree.
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Stetsonia coryne (commonly known as Toothpick Cactus) is a tree-like cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay