Corryocactus chachapoyensis is a profusely branching shrubby cactus with green stems reach 60-80 cm in length and up to 2 cm in diameter. The stems feature 8-13 ribs bearing areoles with yellowish-white spines. A single central spine is longer and thicker than the radial spines. The cactus produces yellow flowers measuring 2-4.5 cm in both length and diameter.
Distribution
Corryocactus chachapoyensis is found in desert or dry scrub biomes of the Peruvian Amazon region at altitudes between 1650 and 2500 meters.