Arthrocereus melanurus ssp. odorus
Scientific Name: Arthrocereus melanurus ssp. odorus (F.Ritter) N.P.Taylor & D.C.Zappi
Synonym: Arthrocereus odorus
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Brazil (Minas Gerais: Sierra de Cipó)
Growth Habits: Stems basally branching, up to 5 feet tall (1.5 m), each stem 1.4 inches in diameter (3.5 cm); 9 to 12 ribs; many unequal brown spines
Blooming Habits:
Nocturnal, white, funnel shaped flowers in summer, 2.4 inches long (6 cm).
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