Pilosocereus chrysacanthus
Also known as: Cephalocereus chrysacanthus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose +6 more
- Cephalocereus chrysacanthus (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Cephalocereus chrysacanthus f. cristatus P.V.Heath
- Cephalophorus chrysacanthus (F.A.C.Weber) Boom
- Cereus chrysacanthus (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) Orcutt
- Cereus chrysacanthus (F.A.C.Weber ex Schum.) A.Berger
- Pilocereus chrysacanthus F.A.C.Weber
- Pilocereus chrysacanthus F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Pilosocereus chrysacanthus
Pilosocereus chrysacanthus is a tree-like cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Honduras, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest