candelabra cactus (Jasminocereus thouarsii)
Jasminocereus thouarsii is a tree-like cactus endemic to the Galápagos Islands. It forms a candelabra shape, bearing nocturnal white flowers and red or orange fruits.
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Synonyms
Brachycereus thouarsii (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose
Cereus galapagensis F.A.C.Weber
Cereus sclerocarpus K.Schum.
Cereus thouarsii F.A.C.Weber
Jasminocereus galapagensis Britton & Rose
Jasminocereus howellii E.Y.Dawson
Jasminocereus sclerocarpus (K.Schum.) Backeb.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyCactaceae
- genusJasminocereus
- speciesJasminocereus thouarsii