Haageocereus acranthus
Haageocereus acranthus (Vaupel) Backeb.
Haageocereus acranthus is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to Peru. It was first described in 1936 by Backeb., based on earlier work by Vaupel.
Description
Haageocereus acranthus belongs to the genus Haageocereus within the Cactaceae family, a group of plants primarily found in arid regions. This species is native to Peru and is part of the global distribution of cacti. The scientific name was formally published in 1936 by Backeb., who recognized the work of Vaupel in the original description. As a member of the Cactaceae, it shares characteristics typical of the family, including succulent stems and spines for protection and water conservation.
Distribution
Global · Peru
Synonyms
Pilocereus acranthusBinghamia acranthaBinghamia olowinskianaCereus acranthusHaageocereus matucanensisHaageocereus deflexispinusHaageocereus achaetusHaageocereus clavispinusHaageocereus olowinskianusHaageocereus olowinskianus var. repandusHaageocereus limensis var. deflexispinusHaageocereus olowinskianus var. rubrifloriorHaageocereus acranthus f. clavispinusHaageocereus acranthus f. repandusHaageocereus acranthus f. rubrifloriorHaageocereus acranthus subsp. deflexispinusHaageocereus acranthus subsp. olowinskianusHaageocereus acranthus var. fortalezensisHaageocereus acranthus var. olowinskianusHaageocereus olowinskianus subvar. erythranthus
