Xerophyte

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.