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Stenocereus humilis
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IUCN EN · Endangered

Stenocereus humilis

Stenocereus humilis is a species of cactus in the genus Stenocereus, endemic to Colombia.

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Description

Stenocereus humilis is a shrub characterized by irregularly branched shoots, often forming dense thickets. The shoots are weak and dark green, measuring between 1 and 4 meters in length and reaching a diameter of up to 4 centimeters. They have three to six interrupted ribs, with woolly areoles located in their notches. The plant features five to eight needle-like spines that start off brown and later turn whitish, measuring 1 to 2 centimeters in length. The flowers of Stenocereus humilis are funnel-shaped, greenish-white, and can grow up to 6 centimeters in length. The spherical fruits are heavily spined and can reach up to 4 centimeters in length.

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Range & habitat

This species is commonly found in the Cauca department of Colombia, particularly in the valley of the Río Dagua at altitudes between 700 and 1,000 meters.

Wikipedia: “Distribution”

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Where it lives

Recorded sightings

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This page is assembled live from iNaturalist, GBIF, Wikipedia, the Source Library and the Internet Archive. It is not yet part of the hand-edited codex. iNaturalist taxon 443943.