Espostoa
Species of plant / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Espostoa?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Espostoa is a genus of columnar cacti, comprising 16 species known from the Andes of southern Ecuador and Peru. It usually lives at an altitude of between 800m and 2500m. Its fruit is edible, sweet, and juicy. The genus is named after Nicolas E. Esposto, a renowned botanist from Lima.[2]
Quick Facts Espostoa, Scientific classification ...
Espostoa | |
---|---|
Espostoa lanata | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Cactaceae |
Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
Tribe: | Cereeae |
Subtribe: | Trichocereinae |
Genus: | Espostoa Britton & Rose[1] |
Type species | |
Espostoa lanata | |
Species | |
Synonyms[1] | |
|
Close