× Haagespostoa


× Haagespostoa is a hybrid genus of cacti, a natural hybrid between Haageocereus and Espostoa, exclusively found in Peru. Backeberg took this taxon for a new genus, and described it as Neobinghamia. According to Ostolaza, five taxa are known, all situated west of the Andes.
The genus × Haagespostoa is in the family Cactaceae in the major group Angiosperms.

Habitat

The genus × Haagespostoa grows endemically in Peru on mountainous slopes in rocky masses, in ravines and valleys, between 300 m and 1820 m in altitude. Populations are obviously rare and limited.

Distribution

Peru