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Haageocereus platinospinus

Haageocereus platinospinus (Werderm. & Backeb.) Backeb.
Haageocereus platinospinus
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Haageocereus platinospinus is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to Peru. It was first described in 1936 by Werdermann and Backeburg, with the current name established by Backeburg.

Description

Haageocereus platinospinus is a member of the Cactaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as cacti. This species is part of the genus Haageocereus, which includes several cactus species native to South America. The plant is distributed globally but originates from Peru. The scientific name was first published in 1936 by Werderm. & Backeb., and later revised by Backeb. to its current form. No additional ecological or morphological details are provided in the source data.

Distribution

Global · Peru

Synonyms

Binghamia platinospinaBorzicactus platinospinusCereus platinospinusHaageocereus pluriflorusHaageocereus platinospinus var. pluriflorusEchinopsis platinospinaEchinopsis pluriflora

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