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Pilosocereus piauhyensis

Pilosocereus piauhyensis (Gürke) Byles & G.D.Rowley
Pilosocereus piauhyensis
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Pilosocereus piauhyensis is a species in the Cactaceae family, found in rocky areas of northeastern Brazil, specifically in the states of Piauí, Ceará, and Rio Grande do Norte. It was first described in 1957.

Description

This cactus species is endemic to northeastern Brazil, where it grows in rocky environments. Pilosocereus piauhyensis belongs to the genus Pilosocereus, which is part of the Cactaceae family. It was published in 1957 and is known to occur in the states of Piauí, Ceará, and Rio Grande do Norte.

Distribution

BR · Global · Brazil Northeast

Synonyms

Pilocereus piauhyensisPilosocereus gaturianensisPseudopilocereus piauhyensisPseudopilocereus mucosiflorusPseudopilocereus gaturianensisPilosocereus mucosiflorusCephalocereus piauhyensisCereus piauhyensisPilosocereus chrysostele subsp. cearensisPilosocereus piauhyensis subsp. gaturianensisPilosocereus piauhyensis subsp. mucosiflorus

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