Stenocereus montanus

Stenocereus montanus, known as sahuira, is a species of columnar cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Mexico where it is found from Sonora to Colima.[2]

Stenocereus montanus
Stenocereus montanus near Calvillo, Aguascalientes
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Stenocereus
Species:
S. montanus
Binomial name
Stenocereus montanus
(Britton & Rose) Buxb.
Synonyms[1]

Glandulicereus montanus (Britton & Rose) Guiggi
Lemaireocereus montanus Britton & Rose
Rathbunia montana (Britton & Rose) P.V.Heath
Ritterocereus montanus (Britton & Rose) Backeb.

The species grows up to 7 meters high with a smooth trunk.[3] The flowers are pollinated by bats. Fruits may be orange, red, or white, and are consumed by birds and bats. Their flavor is highly regarded.[2]

References
  1. "Stenocereus montanus (Britton & Rose) Buxb". Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  2. "Alamos Succs; Stenocereus montanus". www.desertmuseum.org. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  3. "Stenocereus montanus". CactiGuide.com. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
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