Leptocereus quadricostatus
Leptocereus quadricostatus
Leptocereus quadricostatus
Leptocereus quadricostatus (Bello) Britton & Rose is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.1
The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Leptocereus.12
Its recorded native range/source remark is PUEOO, CARIBBEAN, LEEMO, LEEAG, PUE, LEEAB, LEENL, LEEVI, SOUTHERNAMERICA, LEESK, LEE_SM, LEE; Puerto Rico to Virgin Is..1
POWO records the plant context as tree, seasonally dry tropical.1
This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.
References
- Plants of the World Online. "Leptocereus quadricostatus (Bello) Britton & Rose". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:138288-2 ↩
- GBIF Secretariat. "Leptocereus quadricostatus". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/5383992 ↩
Plants In This Group
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leptocereus quadricostatus?
Leptocereus quadricostatus is a species-level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Leptocereus quadricostatus.
Which rank is Leptocereus quadricostatus?
Leptocereus quadricostatus is shown as a species in our botanical dictionary.
Which groups sit below Leptocereus quadricostatus?
No lower taxonomy landing pages are currently shown for Leptocereus quadricostatus.
Are there plants related to Leptocereus quadricostatus?
Yes. Related dictionary entries include Leptocereus quadricostatus.
Is this taxonomy page a care guide?
No. This page explains scientific classification; light, watering, and safety guidance belongs on individual plant pages.
Is Leptocereus quadricostatus a product category?
No. This is a scientific taxonomy record. Product categories are organized separately around customer search intent.
Why is the Latin name shown?
The Latin scientific name reduces ambiguity between common names across languages and regions.
Where can I see the parent ranks?
The taxonomy card shows the parent ranks of Leptocereus quadricostatus inside the scientific hierarchy.
Can this page change over time?
Yes. Taxonomy and dictionary content can be updated as botanical data, greenhouse observations, and collection records improve.
Why is this different from a plant detail page?
This page explains a classification node. Individual plant pages contain care notes, collection links, and practical growing information.