Stenocereus montanus (Britton & Rose) Buxb.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Stenocereus

Characteristics

A cactus. It grows 7-10 m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 7.0 - 10.0
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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
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

It can be used as a hedge or living fence.
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Images

Stenocereus montanus unspecified picture

Distribution

Stenocereus montanus world distribution map, present in Mexico

Conservation status

Stenocereus montanus threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID -
WFO ID wfo-0001256517
COL ID 4ZWM4
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Synonyms

Rathbunia montana Ritterocereus montanus Lemaireocereus montanus Stenocereus montanus Glandulicereus montanus