Facheiroa
Genus of cacti
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Facheiroa is a genus of cacti that is endemic to Brazil.[1]
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| Facheiroa | |
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| Facheiroa squamosa | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Tribe: | Cereeae |
| Subtribe: | Cereinae |
| Genus: | Facheiroa Britton & Rose[1] |
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Description
The species of the genus Facheiroa grow shrubby or tree-like, are heavily branched, have a short trunk and reach heights of growth of up to 5 meters. The shoots are ascending, cylindrical and have 12 to 25 (rarely more) narrow ribs with variable spines. The bristly cephalium is sunken or superficial.
The tubular flowers are covered with imbricated scales and open at night. Your flower cup and the flower tube are richly covered with hair. The fleshy, spherical, semi-transparent, non-tearing fruits are green to brown or purple. They contain a juicy pulp. The small to medium-sized seeds are ovate, semi-matt, and brown to black-brown.[2]
Species
As of May 2025[update], Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[1]
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|
 | Facheiroa braunii
Esteves |
Brazil |
 | Facheiroa cephaliomelana
Buining & Brederoo |
Brazil |
| Facheiroa squamosa | Brazil |
 | Facheiroa ulei | Brazil |
The genus Zehntnerella have been reclassified into this genus
