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Collector Madsen, J. E.
Number 50025
Collected with  
Country Ecuador
Subpart CHIMBORAZO
County  
Locality Road Guano - Riobamba, km 1 from Guano. Rocky slope with xerophytic vegetation.
Coordinates 1° 38' S 78° 38' W
Minimum elevation (m) 2800
Maximum elevation (m) 2800
Start date 1984/01/12
End date 1984/01/12
Family Cactaceae
Identification Cleistocactus sepium (H.B.K.)F.A.C. Weber
Determined by J. E. Madsen, 1986 (AAU)
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Up to 1 m high, often bending. Ribs 10-11 with a V-formed furrow over the areoles. Spines about 15, one or a few very long, up to 4 cm. Flower 6 cm long, orange red. Limb extended to 2,5 cm. Stamens violet. Style yellowish green. Stigmas 9. Fruit 3 cm in diameter, 2 cm thick, brownish green.

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