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Pilosocereus
alensis
(F.A.C. Weber) Byles & G.D. Rowley
Published In:
Cactus and Succulent Journal of Great Britain 19: 66. 1957. (
Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit.
)
Project Name Data
(Last Modified On 10/10/2018)
Acceptance :
Accepted
Species profile
(Last Modified On 11/25/2019)
Typical Adult Height Range (m):
2-4, 4-8
Life Form:
Tree Succulent
Elevation Range (meters above sea level):
200-399, 400-799, 800-1199
Habitat(s):
Hills/Plateaus, Canyons, Cliffs/Ridges
Substrate(s):
Rocky
- Detailed Veg. Information:
Tropical deciduous forest
Global Regions of Occurrence:
North America
- Geographic Range:
n and w Mexico
Single-country Endemic:
Yes
IUCN Redlist Category:
LC (Least Concern)
Lifespan:
Medium (50-200 years)
Succulence:
Succulent Stems
Armament (spines, thorns, etc.):
yes
Propagation Technique(s):
Direct Seeding, Cuttings
Uses:
Food/Beverages