Pilosocereus diersianus
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| Pilosocereus diersianus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Pilosocereus |
| Species: | P. diersianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Pilosocereus diersianus (Esteves) P.J.Braun | |
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Pilosocereus diersianus is a species of cactus native to Tocantins and Goiás[2] Only around 50 remain in the wild. [3]
Pilosocereus diersianus is a columnar cactus, growing up to 2 meters tall. The stems are 5–9 cm wide and bluish green in color. The ribs are thin, only 5–8 mm vwide. The oval areoles are 2-4 by 3-5mm. The pseudocephalic areoles are broad, sometimes interrupted, and are adorned with bluish-white wool up to 10 cm long. 20-30 thin and flexible spines radiate from areoles; about 10 spines are in the center. Spines are at first brown but become gray with age. The tubular white flowers emerge from the pseudocephalium, not even a little curved. Few triangular scales are found on the flower. The olive colored fruits are globose are 2.5-3 centimeters in diameter. Once ripe, the red, juicy pulp is revealed.
The type locality is located in Northeastern Minas Gerais.[4]