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Cereus dichroacanthus

Cereus dichroacanthus

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Source-backed classification draft for Cereus dichroacanthus.

Scientific taxonomy article

Cereus dichroacanthus

Cereus dichroacanthus Mart. ex Pfeiff. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.1

The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Cereus.12

POWO records the plant context as Unknown, Unknown.1

This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.

References

  1. Plants of the World Online. "Cereus dichroacanthus Mart. ex Pfeiff.". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:130142-1 ↩
  2. GBIF Secretariat. "Cereus dichroacanthus". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/7873849 ↩

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Cereus dichroacanthus

Cereus dichroacanthus

Cereus dichroacanthus

Cereus dichroacanthus is an intriguing, columnar member of the Cactaceae family, primarily sought after by specialized succulent collectors . Known for its upright habit, prominent ribbing, and distinctively hued spines, it represents the classic stature of South American columnar cacti.