

Stenocereus
Botanical name: Stenocereus
Stenocereus
Botanical name: Stenocereus


Species of Stenocereus


Organpipe Cactus
Organpipe Cactus (Stenocereus thurberi) is a cactus found in Mexico and the southwestern United States. The Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona within the United States is named after the organpipe Cactus. This species grows in rocky deserts and is called pitaya dulce, or sweet cactus fruit, in Mexico.

Galloping cactus

Octopus cactus

Stenocereus queretaroensis
Stenocereus queretaroensis is the cactus responsible for the production of dragonfruit, a wildly popular black-seeded pink fruit. These cacti are mainly grown in the Mexican state of Querétaro for produce, but are also used as a wonderful barrier for home properties. Stenocereus queretaroensis produces copious fragrant blooms before it fruits, adding even more value for owners of this lovely plant.

Chirinole

Stenocereus montanus

Stenocereus kerberi

Stenocereus martinezii

Care Guide for Stenocereus





Scientific Classification

Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Cactuses Genus
Stenocereus