Armatocereus mataranus


Scientific Name: Armatocereus mataranus F.Ritter
Synonym: Armatocereus mataranus var. ncashensis
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Peru (Cajamarca)

Growth Habits: Tree-like plant, up to 24 feet tall (7 m); bluish segments, up to 20 inches long (50 cm), 6 inches in diameter (15 cm); 5 to 7 prominent ribs; 3 to 8 central spines; 6 to 10 radials;


Blooming Habits:
White nocturnal flowers, up to 3.6 inches long (9 cm)


 

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