Armatocereus oligogonus


Scientific Name: Armatocereus oligogonus Rauh & Backeb.
Synonym: Armatocereus ghiesbreghtii var. oligogonus
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Peru (Ancabamba Valley)

Growth Habits: Tree columnar cactus, up to 10 feet tall (3 m); jointed stems; 4 or 5 ribs; 1 or 2 grey central spines, 8-12 radials


Blooming Habits:
White nocturnal flowers in summer, 2 inches in diameter (5 cm)


 

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