Corryocactus brevistylus (k.Schum. ex Vaupel) Britton & Rose

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Corryocactus

Characteristics

A tree like cactus. It is a shrub. It grows 5 m high. The stems have sharp thorns. The flowers are yellow.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 4.5 - 5.0
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Environment

In Chile it grows from low altitudes to 3,500 m above sea level. It grows in dry, arid areas. The rainfall is 100-300 mm in winter. It grows in full sun. It suits hardiness zone 9. It can tolerate occasional light frosts.
Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-9

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Edible fruits
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Images

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Distribution

Corryocactus brevistylus world distribution map, present in Chile and Peru

Conservation status

Corryocactus brevistylus threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000621894
COL ID YHPR
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Synonyms

Corryocactus brevistylus Cereus brevistylus Corryocactus brevispinus Corryocactus krausii Corryocactus pachycladus Corryocactus puquiensis Corryocactus brevistylus var. puquiensis Corryocactus brevistylus subsp. puquiensis