Copao de Philippi


Scientific Name: Eulychnia castanea (K.Schum.) Phil.
Synonym: Cereus castaneus, Philippicereus castaneus
Family: Cactaceae
Copao de Philippi(Eulychnia castanea)
Eulychnia castanea at the DBG (1981 0258 0101)

Origin: Chile (Coquimbo)

Growth Habits: Shrubby cactus, up to 40 inches tall (1 m) in large clumps; stems up to 6 feet long (1.8 m), 3 inches in diameter ( 8 cm); 8 to 13 ribs; 1 to 2 central spines, up to 4 inches long (10 cm); 6 to 10 radials

Copao de Philippi(Eulychnia castanea)
Eulychnia castanea flower in Britton and Rose


Blooming Habits:
White flowers, near the stem tips, 2.2 inches long (5.5 cm)


 

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