Browningia candelaris (Meyen) Britton & Rose

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Browningia

Characteristics

A tree like cactus. It grows 5 m high. There are sharp spines on the stems. The flowers are white.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 3.5 - 5.0
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. In Chile it grows from low altitudes to over 3,000 m above sea level. It grows in very dry areas. It can grow in areas with 100 mm rain per year or less. It grows in full sun. It suits hardiness zones 10 & 11. It cannot tolerate frost.
Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-10

Usage

Uses food fuel material
Edible fruits
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Images

Browningia candelaris unspecified picture

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000572634
COL ID 68SKZ
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Synonyms

Browningia candelaris Cereus candelaris Cactus candelaris

Lower taxons

Browningia candelaris subsp. icaensis Browningia candelaris subsp. candelaris