Pilosocereus alensis (F.A.C.Weber) Byles & G.D.Rowley

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Pilosocereus

Characteristics

A cactus. It has a white beard. The fruit do not have spines.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It grows between 300-600 m above sea level.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

Uses food
Edible fruits
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Distribution

Pilosocereus alensis world distribution map, present in Mexico

Conservation status

Pilosocereus alensis threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001289438
COL ID 4HVDD
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Synonyms

Pilocereus houlletii Pilocereus marschalleckianus Cephalocereus alensis Cephalocereus guerreronis Cereus alensis Pilocereus houlletianum Pilosocereus alensis Pilocereus houlettii Pilocereus alensis Pilocereus guerreronis Pilosocereus guerreronis