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Pilosocereus lanuginosus

Synonyms
Cephalocereus lanuginosus
Cephalocereus colombianus
Botanical details
Family
Cactaceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Pilosocereus

Genus description

Pilosocereus is a genus of vigorous and fast-growing cacti which often become large in size, with some varieties reaching over 4m. Some species are branched in form and night-flowering whilst other are more shrub or tree-like. Many have an attractive blue colour. Flowers are funnel-shaped with greenish or reddish outer segments.

Name status

Correct

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