Loxanthocereus faustianus explained

Loxanthocereus faustianus is a species of Loxanthocereus found in Peru.^[1]

Description

It is a cactus with red-orange flowers, and that grows between 40cm (20inches) and 45cm (18inches) tall. It produces red to brown berries, and medium-sized brown-black seeds.^[2]

Distribution

Plants are found in Lima, Peru in the valleys of Chillón, Rímac and Santa Eulalia at elevations around 1260 meters.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Loxanthocereus faustianus (Backeb.) Backeb. . Plants of the World Online . 2023-11-29.
2. Castro-Cepero . Viviana . Ceroni-Stuva . Aldo . 2015 . ASPECTOS TAXONÓMICOS Y DE CONSERVACIÓN DE LA TRIBU TRICHOCEREEAE EN EL CERRO UMARCATA Y QUEBRADA OROBEL, VALLE DEL RÍO CHILLON, LIMA . Ecología Aplicada . es . 14 . 1-2 . 80 (6 in pdf) . 1993-9507 . 2023-11-29.