Cleistocactus icosagonus
Scientific Name: Cleistocactus icosagonus (Kunth) F.A.C. Weber
Synonym: Binghamia humboldtii, Binghamia icosagona, Borzicactus aurivillus, Borzicactus humboldtii, Borzicactus icosagonus, Cactus humboldtii, Cactus icosagonus, Cereus aurivillus, Cereus humboldtii, Cereus icosagonus, Cleistocactus humboldtii, Matucana humboldtii, Seticereus aurivillus, Seticereus humboldtii, Seticereus icosagonus
Family: Cactaceae
Borzicactus icosagonus at the Huntington Gardens in April
Origin: Southern Ecuador, northern Peru
Growth Habits: Shrubby, prostrate or upright stems, up to 2 feet long (60 cm), 2 inches in diameter (5 cm) 10 to 20 ribs; spines numerous;
Blooming Habits:
Flowers 3.2 inches (8 cm) in length, red; fruit 2 inches long (5 cm), yellow
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