Stenocereus pruinosus (otto ex Pfeiff.) Buxb.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Stenocereus

Characteristics

A cactus. It is treelike with a few branches. It grows 4-5 m high. It has a distinct trunk and dark green stems. These are 8-12 cm across and have 5-8 ribs. These are high and have wavy edges. There are 1-4 central spines and these are 2-3 cm long. There are 5-8 spines around these and they spread out and are 1-2 cm long. The flowers open during the day and night. They are funnel shaped and white. They are 9 cm long.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 4.0 - 5.0
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Photosynthetic pathway cam

Environment

It is a subtropical plant.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

Usage

The fruit are eaten raw and used for juice and ice cream.
Uses environmental use food fuel hedge
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

It is used as a hedge.
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Images

Stenocereus pruinosus unspecified picture

Distribution

Stenocereus pruinosus world distribution map, present in Mexico

Conservation status

Stenocereus pruinosus threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000439028
COL ID 4ZWM6
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Synonyms

Lemaireocereus pruinosus Stenocereus pruinosus Cactus pruinosus Rathbunia pruinosa Cereus pruinosus Echinocactus pruinosus Cereus edulis Cereus roridus Ritterocereus pruinosus Griseocactus pruinosus Griseocereus pruinosus Neogriseocereus pruinosus