Cereus gerardi


Cereus gerardi is a species of Cereus native to the state Tocantins in Brazil

Description

Cereus gerardi has erect stems up to 3 meters talks; The stems are greenish-blue and have many ribs. 2-3 Central spines are seen and 5-9 are counted for radial spines. Central spines are yellow in color. These cactus clusters at the base, forming a bushy mass of long stems. The tubular flowers are cream colored. Fruits are circular to egg shaped, splitting open when ripe.

Destribution

Cereus gerardi is found near the town of Pugmil in the Brazilian state of Tocantins