Pseudoacanthocereus brasiliensis
Pseudoacanthocereus brasiliensis is a species in the genus Pseudoacanthocereus from the cactus family ( Cactaceae ).
Description
Pseudoacanthocereus brasiliensis grows richly branched with initially upright, later outstretched to prostrate, glossy bright green stems. There are 4-5 (rarely, there are 2 to 8) tall, thin and slightly wavy ribs available. The small areoles stand apart 2 to 4 inches. From them spring numerous nadligen, white thorns which have a darker tip, and are up to 3 inches long.
The flowers are up to 12 to 19 inches long and have diameters of 11 to 12 centimeters. The spherical fruits are initially green and later pale yellow.
Distribution, systematics and hazard
Pseudoacanthocereus brasiliensis is common in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais at altitudes 40-700 m. The first description as Acanthocereus brasiliensis was published in 1920 by Nathaniel Lord Britton and Joseph Nelson Rose. Friedrich Ritter in 1979 they presented the genus Pseudoacanthocereus.
Pseudoacanthocereus brasiliensis in the Red List of Threatened Species IUCN as " Vulnerable (VU) ," ie, compromised classified.