Pachycereus

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Pachycereus is a genus of large cacti native to Central America and Mexico. They form large shrubs or small trees up to 15 m tall, with stout stems up to 1 m in diameter. Pachycereus comes from the ancient Greek παχύς (pachys) meaning "thick" and the Latin cereus meaning "torch".

Taxonomy

Species

, Plants of the World Online accepted six species: P. pringlei is the tallest cactus species in the world, with a maximum recorded height of 19.2 m.

Synonymy

These genera have been brought into synonymy with Pachycereus by some sources, although, not by Plants of the World Online: Species that may be placed in Pachycereus include:

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