Polaskia chende (Rol.-goss.) A.C.Gibson & K.E.Horak

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Polaskia

Characteristics

A cactus. It is a treelike plant. It branches near the ends. It grows 4 m tall. There is a distinct trunk 80 cm high and 25-30 cm wide. The stems may be slightly curved and are yellowish-green. They are 40-50 cm long and 5-7 cm wide. The flowers open in the morning. Flowers occur singly and have a scent. They are white and 6.5 cm across. The fruit are round and 3.5-4 cm wide. They have clusters of short thin spines.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 4.0
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It is a tropical plant.
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Usage

Uses food food additive
Edible fruits
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Images

Polaskia chende unspecified picture

Distribution

Polaskia chende world distribution map, present in Mexico

Conservation status

Polaskia chende threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0001254749
COL ID 8S7YX
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Synonyms

Cereus chende Polaskia chende Myrtillocactus chende Myrtillocactus chende f. cristatus Lemaireocereus chende Heliabravoa chende