Cephalocereus novusCephalocereus novus is a species of cactus in the genus Cephalocereus native to Mexico.DescriptionCephalocereus novus grow in a tall, tree like fashion, reaching up to 22 meters tall.RangeCephalocereus novus is endemic to the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, with only small populations remaining.EtymologyThe former name Cephalocereus sanchez-mejoradae refers to Mexican cactus specialist Hernando Sánchez Mejorada.TaxonomyCephalocereus novus used to be considered a species of the now defunct genus Neobuxbaumia. When Neobuxbaumia was absorbed into the genus Cephalocereus, the species was added. At times it had also been considered a species of Pilocereus, and Carnegiea.