Xique-Xique (Xiquexique gounellei)
Xiquexique gounellei is a columnar cactus from Brazils Caatinga biome, known for its ribbed stems and prominent spines. It produces nocturnal white flowers and edible.
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Synonyms
Cephalocereus gounellei (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
Cereus gounellei (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) Luetzelb.
Pilocereus gounellei F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.
Pilosocereus gounellei (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) Byles & G.D.Rowley
Pseudopilocereus gounellei (F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.) Buxb.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusXiquexique
- speciesXiquexique gounellei