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Pilosocereus leucocephalus

Pilosocereus leucocephalus, called old man cactus (along with a number of similar species), old man of Mexico, tuno, and woolly torch, is a species of cactus in the genus Pilosocereus, native to Mexico and Central America. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of ... Pilosocereus leucocephalus, called old man cactus (along with a number of similar species), old man of Mexico, tuno, and woolly torch, is a species of cactus in the genus Pilosocereus, native to Mexico and Central America. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of ...

Common name Köznév Old man cactus
FamilyCsalád Cactaceae
GenusNemzetség Pilosocereus

ClassificationBesorolás

Scientific name Tudományos név Pilosocereus leucocephalus
Common name Köznév Old man cactus
FamilyCsalád Cactaceae
GenusNemzetség Pilosocereus

Common NamesKöznevek

  • Old man cactus
  • Old-man-of-mexico

Botanical Garden LocationBotanikus kerti elhelyezkedés

Cacti Kaktuszok (9)

View this location on the map pageMegtekintés a térképen

This plant is part of the Cacti collection. Ez a növény az Kaktuszok gyűjtemény része.

ToxicityMérgezés

HumansEmberek
unknown ismeretlen
CatsMacskák DogsKutyák
not toxic nem mérgező

AboutLeírás

Pilosocereus leucocephalus, called old man cactus (along with a number of similar species), old man of Mexico, tuno, and woolly torch, is a species of cactus in the genus Pilosocereus, native to Mexico and Central America. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Pilosocereus leucocephalus functions as a keystone species in dry landscapes found in Mesoamerica. The fruit this cactus produces is relied upon as a source of hydration and sugar in arid areas by frugivores such as birds, bats, and even some reptiles.

Pilosocereus leucocephalus, called old man cactus (along with a number of similar species), old man of Mexico, tuno, and woolly torch, is a species of cactus in the genus Pilosocereus, native to Mexico and Central America. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Pilosocereus leucocephalus functions as a keystone species in dry landscapes found in Mesoamerica. The fruit this cactus produces is relied upon as a source of hydration and sugar in arid areas by frugivores such as birds, bats, and even some reptiles. (English fallback)(angol tartalék)

SynonymsSzinonimák

  • Cephalocereus cometes (Scheidw.) Britton & Rose
  • Cephalocereus leucocephalus (Poselg.) Britton & Rose
  • Cephalocereus leucocephalus f. cristatus P.V.Heath