Arthrocereus spinosissimus


Scientific Name: Arthrocereus spinosissimus (Buining & Brederoo) F.Ritter
Synonym: Eriocereus spinosissimus
Family: Cactaceae

Origin: Brazil (Mato Grosso)

Growth Habits: Slender stems, basally branching; up to 40 inches long (1 m), 2.4 inches in diameter (6 cm); 16 to 20 ribs; 6 to 8 central spines, up to 1 inch long (2.5 cm) or more; 20 needle-like radials


Blooming Habits:
White flowers, up to 3.2 inches long (8 cm)


 

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