Pilosocereus chrysostele
Pilosocereus chrysostele (Vaupel) Byles & G.D.Rowley
Pilosocereus chrysostele is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to the Northeast region of Brazil. It was first described in 1957 by Byles and G.D. Rowley, based on earlier work by Vaupel. The species is part of the genus Pilosocereus, which includes columnar cacti primarily found in South America.
Description
Pilosocereus chrysostele is a member of the Cactaceae family, known for its columnar growth form typical of the genus Pilosocereus. It is native to the Northeast region of Brazil and has a broader distribution across the globe, likely due to cultivation or introduction. The species was formally described in 1957 by Byles and G.D. Rowley, with the original work attributed to Vaupel. This cactus is adapted to arid and semi-arid environments, reflecting the ecological preferences of the genus. Its classification within the Cactaceae family highlights its evolutionary and ecological significance among New World cacti.
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil Northeast
Synonyms
Pilocereus chrysostelePseudopilocereus chrysosteleCephalocereus chrysosteleCereus chrysostelePilosocereus chrysostele subsp. chrysostele
