Pilosocereus royenii
Pilosocereus royenii | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Cactaceae |
Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
Genus: | Pilosocereus |
Species: | P. royenii |
Binomial name | |
Pilosocereus royenii (L.) Byles & G.D.Rowley 1957 | |
Synonyms | |
Cactus royenii L 1753 |
Pilosocereus royenii is a species of cactus found throughout the West Indies and the states of Yucatán and Quintana Roo in Mexico. Common names include Royen's tree cactus,[3] dildo cactus,[4] and pipe organ cactus.[2] It is composed of multiple long, tubular shaped branches, each ribbed with multiple sections and sharp spines.
Gallery
- Sebucán (Pilosocereus royenii)
References
- ^ Taylor, N.P. (2017) [amended version of 2013 assessment]. "Pilosocereus royenii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152164A121581463. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152164A121581463.en. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Pilosocereus royenii". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2009-12-04.
- ^ NRCS. "Pilosocereus royenii". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 3 October 2015.
- ^ "Dildo Cactus, Providenciales, Turks & Caicis Islands, 30May-06June2002 - by David J. l'Hoste".
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- Dildo cactus
- St John Beach Guide
- Turks and Caicos Islands Department of Environment and Coastal Resources