Lophocereus marginatus facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lophocereus marginatus
Scientific classification
Synonyms
List Cereus cupulatus Pfeiff. Cereus gemmatus Zucc. ex Pfeiff. Cereus incrustans Steud. Cereus incrustatus J.Forbes Cereus marginatus DC. Cereus marginatus f. gibbosus J.A.Purpus Cereus mirbelii Pfeiff. Echinopsis gemmata (Otto ex Pfeiff.) K.Schum. Lemaireocereus marginatus (DC.) A.Berger Marginatocereus marginatus (DC.) Backeb. Marginatocereus marginatus var. oaxacensis Backeb. Pachycereus marginatus (DC.) Britton & Rose Pachycereus marginatus var. gemmatus (Otto ex Pfeiff.) P.V.Heath Pachycereus marginatus f. gibbosus (J.A.Purpus) P.V.Heath Pachycereus marginatus var. oaxacensis (Backeb.) P.V.Heath Stenocereus marginatus (DC.) A. Berger & Buxb. Stenocereus marginatus var. gemmatus (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Bravo

Lophocereus marginatus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is sometimes called Mexican fencepost cactus. It has columnar trunks that grow slowly to 12 feet (3.7 m) and may reach 20 feet (6.1 m) in height. Stems are 3 to 4 inches (7.6 to 10.2 centimetres) in diameter, with ribs 5 to 7 in (13 to 18 cm). Its central spine is about 3⁄8 inch (0.95 cm) in diameter with five to 9 radials and slightly yellowish in color. Its cuttings are sometimes used to create fences, as its spines are not as large or dangerous as some cacti.

Distribution

The species is native to Mexico. It is also found in U.S. states that border Mexico: Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California.

See also

In Spanish: Lophocereus marginatus para niños