Pilosocereus rosae
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| Pilosocereus rosae | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Pilosocereus |
| Species: | P. rosae |
| Binomial name | |
| Pilosocereus rosae P.J.Braun. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Pilosocereus fulvilanatus subsp. rosae (P.J.Braun) Zappi | |
Pilosocereus rosae is a species of tree cactus found in Minas Gerais, Brazil.[1]
It is a moderately branched plant growing to a few meters tall, often found on rocky outcrops. The stem consists of 5-7 thin ribs 2-3.5 centimeters (1-2 inches) wide. Areoles are round or oval, 3-4 millimeters wide, 3-4 millimeters wide, and have brownish hairs on mature stems. The cephalium is very thin consisting of 3-4 centimeter long hair of golden brownish orange. Spines are up to 5 centimeters long, with radial spines between 1-2 centimeters. All spines are dark at the base and become greyish as they age. The fruits are 2-5cm, globose, and will reveal there red flesh when they ripen.[2]
Taxonomy
The taxonomy of the species and other Pilosocereus has only been cleared recently. This species was formerly known as Pilosocereus fulvilanatus subsp. rosae.
