Espostoa melanostele

Espostoa melanostele belongs to the Cactaceae family, commonly known as the cactus family. The species was formally published in 1937 by Borg, who reclassified a previously described entity by Vaupel. Its native range includes Peru, and it is also present in the Canary Islands. Espostoa, the genus to which this species belongs, is found in multiple regions, including Brazil and other global locations. The species is part of a broader distribution pattern observed within the genus, which spans several geographic areas.