Pygmaeocereus
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Pygmaeocereus | |
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Pygmaeocereus bylesianus | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | |
(unranked): | Angiosperms
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(unranked): | |
(unranked): | Core eudicots
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Order: | |
Family: | Cactaceae
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Subfamily: | |
Tribe: | |
Genus: | Pygmaeocereus & Backeb.
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Species | |
Pygmaeocereus is a genus of diminutive cacti (family Cactaceae).
It is native to South America.
These species generally do not reach more than 100 mm (4 in) high, and produce a large tuberous root system and scented night flowers.
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Categories:
- Pygmaeocereus
- Trichocereeae
- Cacti of South America
- Cactoideae genera