Dendrocereus
Dendrocereus
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species Cactaceae
Morphological Summary
Monotypic or near-monotypic genus of arborescent cacti endemic to Cuba, in the subfamily Cactoideae. They are the largest cacti in Cuba, with robust columnar stems forming large trees. Their nocturnal flowers are pollinated by bats. An emblematic species of the Cuban natural landscape.
Distribution Cuba (endemic)
Conservation Threatened by habitat destruction and historical deforestation in Cuba; considered locally vulnerable
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CaribbeanEndangeredTree-like
Dendrocereus nudiflorus
Cuban tree cactus
Specimen ID RN-DENDR-00003
Origin Cuba
Type species
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Dendrocereus nudiflorus (Engelm. ex Sauvalle) Britton & Rose
Cuban tree cactus
Specimen ID RN-DENDR-00001
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Type
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CrestedUltra rareEndangered
Dendrocereus nudiflorus f. cristata
Crested Cuban tree cactus
Specimen ID RN-DENDR-00004
Origin Cuba
Type crested form
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CubaRare
Dendrocereus undulosus
Wavy Cuban tree cactus
Specimen ID RN-DENDR-00005
Origin Cuba
Type species
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Dendrocereus undulosus Britton & Rose
Wavy Cuban tree cactus
Specimen ID RN-DENDR-00002
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Type