Cereus monvilleanus

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Cereus monvilleanus F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.
Gesamtbeschr. Kakt. 67. 1897
Family: CACTACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Cleistocactus monvilleanus F.A.C.Weber ex Rol.-Goss.
Bull. Soc. Centr. Agric. Hort. Acclim. Nice (Cleistoc. 17. ) 44: 45. 1904

Origin and Habitat: Uncertain. Perhaps Peru, Bolivia, or Ecuador.

Synonyms:

Cleistocactus monvilleanus F.A.C.Weber ex Rol.-Goss.

Cereus monvilleanus F.A.C.Weber ex K.Schum.

Description: The classification of this plant is controversial (perhaps a form of Oreo SN'>5952' alt='5558'>Cereus aurivillus#SN#5558'>Oreo[[Cereus aurivillusSN' style='border:none;'> ? ) But according to Weingart, this it is near Cereus aurivillusSN|5558]] and, if so, it is a Borzicactus (Cleistocactus).
Flowers: Unknown.

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