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    Arthrocereus

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    Arthrocereus
    Arthrocereus glaziovii1MW.jpg
    Arthrocereus glaziovii
    Scientific classification e
    Kingdom: Plantae
    Clade: Tracheophytes
    Clade: Angiosperms
    Clade: Eudicots
    Order: Caryophyllales
    Family: Cactaceae
    Subfamily: Cactoideae
    Tribe: Trichocereeae
    Genus: Arthrocereus
    A.Berger
    Species
    • A. glaziovii
    • A. melanurus
    • A. rondonianus
    • A. spinosissimus

    Arthrocereus is a genus of cactus, originating from southern Minas Gerais, Brazil. Species in the genus include:[1]

    • Arthrocereus glaziovii (K.Schum.) N.P.Taylor & Zappi
    • Arthrocereus melanurus (K.Schum.) Diers, P.Br. & Esteves
    • Arthrocereus rondonianus Backeb. & Voll
    • Arthrocereus spinosissimus (Buining & Brederoo) F.Ritter

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Arthrocereus A.Berger". Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved August 21, 2020.


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