Neoraimondia herzogiana
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| Neoraimondia herzogiana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Neoraimondia |
| Species: | N. herzogiana |
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| Neoraimondia herzogiana (Backeb.) Buxb. & Krainz[2] | |
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Neoraimondia herzogiana is a tree-like cactus (family Cactaceae) native to Bolivia.[2]
Neoraimondia herzogiana is a shrub that grows in the form of a tree, candelabra-shaped, perennial and fleshy that reaches a height of 15 meters, with a diameter of 15 to 20 cm (5.9 to 7.9 in). It has 6-7 ribs and the areoles have 3-5 central spines and 7-10 radial spines that are 1-2 cm (0.79 in) long. The white or pink flowers, reach a diameter of 6 cm (2.4 in), are followed by edible fruits. The fruit has pericarp that is studded with small tufts of short, bristle-like spines. The ovoid, sweet and tasty fruits are yellowish brown and covered with thorns. They have a diameter of 5 cm (2.0 in) and are 5 to 6 cm (2.0 to 2.4 in) long.[3]
Distribution
Neoraimondia herzogiana is distributed in the Bolivian departments of Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, Santa Cruz and Tarija at altitudes of 600 to 1900 meters.
Plant budding in Municipal Protected Area Monte Willca
Habitat in Peña Colorado, Bolivia
