Haageocereus fascicularis
| Haageocereus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Genus: | Haageocereus |
| Species: | H. fascicularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Haageocereus fascicularis | |
Haageocereus fascicularis commonly known as 'Quisco de la precordillera de Arica' is a species of cactus from the Cactaceae family. It is endemic to southern Peru and northern Chile.
It branches at the base. It reaches about 3 feet in height with many arms measuring about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. Its white, very fragrant flowers open at night and measure about 3 inches. Its fruit is bright red.
References
- http://cactiguide.com/cactus/?genus=Haageocereus&species=fascicularis
- http://www.cactuspro.com/encyclo/Haageocereus/fascicularis
The Cactus Family By Edward F. Anderson, Wilhelm Barthlott, Roger Brown
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