Coleocephalocereus goebelianus
| Coleocephalocereus goebelianus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Coleocephalocereus |
| Species: | C. goebelianus
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| Binomial name | |
| Coleocephalocereus goebelianus (Vaupel) Buining
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Coleocephalocereus goebelianus is an endangered species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is confined to the state Minas Gerais and Bahia. Its natural habitat is the seasonally dry tropical forest.[1]
Description
Coleocephalocereus gobelianus is a tall columnar cactus growing up to 6 meters in height. Spines of this species are 1-2 inches long with a golden hue. Plants are usually single-stemmed, but can also be branched sometimes. Tightly packed golden hairs are present on the mature, flowering sized plants. Flowers are a whitish-yellow, and fruits are red.[2]
Distribution
Coleocephalocereus gobelianus is native to rocky outcrops in the state of Minas Gerais and Bahia.[3]
Gallery
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Cultivated plants
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Cultivated plant
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Wild plant without cephalium
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Cultivated plant from seed
References
- ^ "Coleocephalocereus goebelianus (Vaupel) Buining | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Coleocephalocereus goebelianus". www.llifle.net. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "On-line Guide to the positive identification of Members of the Cactus Family". cactiguide.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.