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Espostoa melanostele

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Espostoa melanostele
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Espostoa
Species:
E. melanostele
Binomial name
Espostoa melanostele
(Vaupel) Borg

Espostoa melanostele is a species of rare,[1] endangered, long-lived, slow-growing plant in the family Cactaceae.

Endangerment

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Horticultural collection and the fact that the plant is slow growing contribute to the fact that the plant is endangered.

Drought tolerance

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This xerophyte is tolerant of most droughts when mature.

Subspecies

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Uses

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The plant is not only used for its fruit, but also grown for decorative qualities, such as its yellow flowers and its white ''fleece''.

Cultivars

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A cultivar, E. melanostele 'Peruvian old lady', is so-named because of its resemblance to an old lady (especially when flowering and fruiting).

Hazards

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The spines may be considered a hazard to children, but actually come off the skin very easily with proper handling.

References

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  1. ^ "Espostoa melanostele | the Cactus King".
  • CX Furtado, (1964). Concerning the types of genera, Taxon.
Espostoa melanostele
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