Copao de phillippi (Eulychnia castanea)
Description
Eulychnia castaneaIt has shrub growth, reaching a size of up to 1 meter in height, forming dense cushions several meters in diameter. The stems are cylindrical green, 1 to 2 m long (rarely more) and have a diameter of 6-8 centimeters. It has 8 to 12 ribs present where areolas with dark gray felt and emerging from them yellow to brown thorns. The 1-2 strong central spines measure 3 to 10 cm, and the 6 to 10 radial spines are 0.5 to 2 cm long. The white flowers appear on the side near the tips of the shoots and are 5 to 5.5 centimeters long. Its pericarp and corolla tube are covered with hard, brown bristles. The fruits are spherical, yellow to green and covered with thorns that easily fall into full maturity.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Cycadophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Caryophyllales
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Family: Cactaceae
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Genus: Eulychnia
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