old-man-of-the-Andes
Oreocereus doelzianus (Backeb.) Borg
Oreocereus doelzianus, commonly known as old-man-of-the-Andes, is a species in the Cactaceae family. It was first described in 1937 and is native to Peru.
Description
Oreocereus doelzianus is a member of the Cactaceae family and is found in the region of Peru. The species was published in 1937 and is known by the common name old-man-of-the-Andes. It is part of the genus Oreocereus, which includes various cactus species adapted to high-altitude environments.
Other common names
old-man-of-the-Andes
Distribution
Global · Peru
Synonyms
Borzicactus doelzianusMorawetzia doelzianaMorawetzia doelziana var. fuscatispina
