Espostoa lanata subs. lanianuligera
Cactaceae Syst. Init. 14: 15. 2002 [Oct 2002]
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Espostoa lanata subs. lanianuligera
Author
(F.Ritter) G.J.Charles
Chinese genus
老乐柱属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Habit
It is a robust tree-like, tubular growing cactus, 3-5 meters tall, branching from near ground level up to half of the plant height.
Central Spines
1 or 2 formed gradually at a later stage, subulate, awl-like, grey 1-4 cm long.
Seeds
Small, black and shining.
Description
Espostoa lanianuligeraSN|6772]]SN|25388]] is a strong attractive form of the widely distributed and variable Espostoa lanataSN|25388]]SN|6772]].
Cephalium
Reddish to orange.
Flowers
White, nocturnal, funnelform, nearly hidden by the wool 5,5-7 cm long.
Blooming Season
Late spring, early summer.
Ribs
19-30, low rounded, slightly notched, separated by linear furrows, 6-9 mm high.
Stem
Cylindrical, erect or slightly diverging, green, 5-11 cm in diameter.
Radial Spines
70-90, needle-like, whitish 6-12 mm long.
Fruits
Top shaped, near spherical 3-4 cm long, purplish-red to nearly white, very juicy, sweet and edible.
Areoles
With yellowish brown felt.