Haageocereus pacalaensis var. repens
Kakteen (H. Krainz) Lief. 22: C Va. 1962
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Haageocereus pacalaensis var. repens
Author
(Rauh & Backeb.) Krainz
Chinese genus
金煌柱属/卧龙柱属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
1 to 2, up to 1.5 cm long.
Description
Haageocereus pacalaensisSN|5657]]SN|5657]] subsp. repens is a rare cactus species often included within (as a synonym of) Haageocereus pacalaensisSN|5657]]SN|5657]], but distinguished by cylindrical stems crawling horizontally on the sand with ascending apexes (The stems in the standard H. pacalaensis are erect and easily tell apart at a glance).
Roots
Napiform root and adventitious roots along the branches.
Note
This South American species has developed a prostrate growing habit similar to that of the 'creeping devil' Stenocereus erucaSN|7988]]SN|7988]] in North America.
Flowers
White, 7 cm long, 3.5 cm wide.
Ribs
18.
Stem
Prostrate, decumbent, up to 2 m long, 8 cm in diameter, with the raised apex.
Radial Spines
40 thin, amout 1 cm long.