Haageocereus fascicularis
| Haageocereus fascicularis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms
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| (unranked): | Core eudicots
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| Order: | |
| Family: | Cactaceae
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| Species: | H. fascicularis
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| Binomial name | |
| Haageocereus fascicularis | |
Haageocereus fascicularis commonly known as 'Quisco de la precordillera de Arica' is a species of cactus from the family Cactaceae. 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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- Haageocereus
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- Flora of Chile
- Flora of Peru
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