Coleocephalocereus pluricostatus
Scientific Name: Coleocephalocereus pluricostatus Buining & Brederoo in Krainz
Synonym: Coleocephalocereus pluricostatus ssp. uebelmanniorum
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Brazil (Espirito Santo and Minas Gerais) - subsp. uebelmanniorum was originally described from Espiritu Santo
Growth Habits: Columnar cactus, up to 11 feet tall (3.5 m), stems 3.6 inches (9 cm) in diameter; 20 to 25 ribs; offsetting ; 1 central spine, 0.24 inch (0.6 cm) long; 5 radial spines, 0.4 inch (1 cm) long;
Blooming Habits:
White flowers 1 inch long (2.5 cm), 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) in diameter; fruit red
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