Pilosocereus brasiliensis
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| Pilosocereus brasiliensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Pilosocereus |
| Species: | P. brasiliensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pilosocereus brasiliensis (Britton & Rose) Backeb. | |
Pilosocereus brasiliensis is a species of cactus native to Eastern Brazil.[1][2]
Pilosocereus brasiliensis is a somewhat branched tree-like cactus, up to 3 meters tall, and weakly branched. Somewhat glaucous when young, the branches turn green when older. The branches, having 4-5 ribs are nearly square at the base, but are more obtuse at the top. Areoles are closely spaced, with white hairs longer than the spines. A cephalium is present.[3]
Habitat
Pilosocereus brasiliensis is found on localized rocky outcrops in Northeastern Brazil.[4]
Ecology
Pilosocereus brasiliensis subsp. ruschianus is know to grow with Coleocephalocereus aff. pluricostatus.[4]
