Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Myrtillocactus geometrizans
Myrtillocactus geometrizans is a flowering plant in the genus Myrtillocactus from the cactus family ( Cactaceae ). Spanish common names are " Garambullo " and " Padre Nuestro ".
Description
Myrtillocactus geometrizans growing tree structure with candelabra -like branching shoots, growth reached heights of up to 4 meters and forms a distinct tribe from. The blue- green shoots are tapered at the base and have diameters of up to 10 centimeters. There are 5-6 straight, rounded ribs available. The single, black, dagger -like, wide at the base central spine is 1-7 inches long. The 5-9 marginal teeth are brownish to blackish and 2 to 10 millimeters long.
The greenish white flowers have diameters from 2.5 to 3.5 centimeters. The berry-like, dark purple, bare fruits are edible and can reach diameter 1-2 cm.
Distribution, systematics and hazard
Myrtillocactus geometrizans is widespread in northern and central Mexico. The first description was published in 1837 as Cereus geometrizans by Ludwig Georg Karl Pfeiffer. Michelangelo Console she put 1897 in the genus Myrtillocactus.
In the Red List of Threatened Species IUCN, the type is known as " Least Concern ( LC) ," ie, than not led at risk.