Genus: Yungasocereus

Accepted

优雅柱属(Yungasocereus),本属共 2 个物种。

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Known Species
2
Accepted
1
Primary Distribution
Conservation
Varied
Featured Specimen: Yungasocereus Yungasocereus inquisivensis

Description

Etymology: named after the Bolivian province of Yungas where it is found.

The genus Yungasocereus is comprised of a single species. The plants are columnar shrubs or trees. Stems feature low rounded ribs with large fuzzy areoles that bear a few short spines. Flowers are white, thick funnels with numerous prominent stamens. Fruits are fleshy with scales.Yungasocereus is endemic to Bolivia and is very seldom grown in cultivation.

Distribution

Hardiness Zones8a - 11b

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