Polaskia
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| Polaskia chichipe | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Tribe: | Echinocereeae |
| Genus: | Polaskia Backeb. |
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Polaskia (named after American amateur ) is a genus of tree-like cacti reaching 4–5 m high, comprising 2 species. Both present primitive characteristics, but Polaskia chichipe is nearer to Myrtillocactus while Polaskia chende is nearer to Stenocereus. The genus is found in the Mexican states of Puebla and Oaxaca.
Synonymy[]
The following genera have been brought into synonymy with Polaskia:
- Chichipia Backeb. (nom. inval.)
- Heliabravoa Backeb.
Extant Species[]
| Image | Scientific name | Common Name | Distribution |
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Polaskia chende | chende, chinoa | Oaxaca & Puebla Mexico |
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Polaskia chichipe | chichipe, chichibe, chichituna | Oaxaca & Puebla Mexico |
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Categories:
- Echinocereeae
- Cacti of Mexico
- Endemic flora of Mexico
- Flora of Oaxaca
- Flora of Puebla
- Cactoideae genera
- Cactus stubs