Cereus hildmannianus subsp. uruguayanus
Hedge Cactus, Peruvian Apple
Other regional names: Spiny Tree Cactus
- Spiny Tree Cactus
Also known as: Cereus uruguayanus F.Ritter ex R.Kiesling +2 more
- Cereus uruguayanus F.Ritter ex R.Kiesling
- Piptanthocereus bageanus F.Ritter
- Piptanthocereus uruguayanus F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Cereus hildmannianus subsp. uruguayanus (commonly known as Hedge cactus or Peruvian-apple) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cereus hildmannianus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Uruguay
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