Espostoa melanostele
| Espostoa melanostele | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Espostoa |
| Species: | E. melanostele
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| Binomial name | |
| Espostoa melanostele (Vaupel) Borg
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| Synonyms[1] | |
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Espostoa melanostele is a species of long-lived, slow-growing plant in the family Cactaceae.
Conservation Status
In 2011 the plant was listed by the IUCN's Red List as Status of Least Concern. [1]
Drought tolerance
This xerophyte is tolerant of most droughts when mature.
Subspecies
- Espostoa melanostele subsp. melanostele
- Espostoa melanostele subsp. nana (F.Ritter) G.J.Charles synonym Espostoa nana F.Ritter[1]
Uses
The plant is not only used for its fruit, but also grown for decorative qualities, such as its yellow flowers and its white ''fleece''.
Hazards
The spines may be considered a hazard to children, but actually come off the skin very easily with proper handling.
References
- ^ a b "Espostoa melanostele (Vaupel) Borg". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 February 2025.