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Neobuxbaumia
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cactus, cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neobuxbaumia Polylopha (3644603939)
''Neobuxbaumia polylopha'' is found only in Mexico and is confined to a small area in the state of Guanajuato. It grows only in canyons with limestone slopes, similar to the cacti ''Neobuxbaumia multiareolata'', ''Neobuxbaumia sanchezmejunadae'', and ''Neobuxbaumia squamulosa''. ''Neobuxbaumia polylopha'' is not well known among locals and has no local uses. However, it is popular among cactus enthusiasts and reproduces well in nurseries. Classification The common names of ''Neobuxbaumia polylopha'' are the cone cactus, golden saguaro, golden spined saguaro, and wax cactus. ''Polylopha'' means many ribs. ''Neobuxbaumia polylopha'' also has many synonym scientific names due to being reclassified. The synonyms include ''Cereus polylophus'', ''Pilocereus polylophus'', ''Cephalocereus polylophus'', and ''Carnegiea polylopha''. It was classified as being part of the ''Stenocerinae'' subtribe of the ''Pachycereeae'' in 1975 by Buxbaum. Anatomy The form of ''Neobuxbaumia po ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neobuxbaumia Macrocephala (5754203358)
''Neobuxbaumia macrocephala'' is a long-lived columnar cactus Distribution It is endemic to the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley in central Mexico. Within this region the species may be found on calcareous soil in xerophytic shrublands and tropical dry forest at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level. Description It is a branched columnar cactus that reaches between 7 and 15 m in height. The number of branches in an adult plant may vary from one to 10. Plants bear a reddish cephalium at the tip of each branch from which purple-red flowers emerge between May and June, during the end of the dry season. The species is hermaphroditic and its flowers are mainly nocturnal, opening at sunset (1900 h) and closing in the morning (1000 h). The bats ''Choeronycteris mexicana'' Tschudi, '' Leptonycteris curasoae'' Miller, and ''Leptonycteris nivalis'' (Saussure) are the main pollinators that promote seed production. Fruits ripen from June to August and are consumed by bats and bird species that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Mezcalaensis
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cactus, cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Fulviceps
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Polylophus
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Parvispinus
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Nudus
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Nizandensis
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Scoparius
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Macrocephalus
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cephalocereus Euphorbioides
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neobuxbaumia Scoparia Pm
''Cephalocereus'' is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico. Description These cacti show a columnar and upright growth habit, and may be branched or unbranched reaching heights of 10 to 12 meters. The light green shoots, which turn gray with age, have a diameter of up to 40 centimeters and are almost completely covered by dense thorns near the top. On the 12 to 30 (or more) vertical ribs are closely spaced dimorphic areoles. The up to 5 central spines are yellowish to gray and up to 4 centimeters long. The numerous, bristly or hair-like radial spines usually enclose the shoot tightly. The flowers are medium-sized, tubular to bell-shaped, borne in a woolly structure called cephalium which can appear apically or laterally and open at night. The flower cup and the flower tube are covered with small scales. The fruits are ovoid with small scales, and woolly. The smooth, pear-shaped seeds are black. Taxonomy Species As of 2021 the f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
