Pilosocereus brasiliensis is a species of cactus native to Eastern Brazil.
Description Pilosocereus brasiliensis is a somewhat branched tree-like cactus, up to 3 meters tall, and weakly branched. Somewhat glaucous when young, the branches turn green when older. The branches, having 4-5 ribs are nearly square at the base, but are more obtuse at the top. Areoles are closely spaced, with white hairs longer than the spines. A cephalium is present.
Habitat Pilosocereus brasiliensis is found on localized rocky outcrops in Northeastern Brazil.
Ecology Pilosocereus brasiliensis subsp. ruschianus is known to grow with Coleocephalocereus aff. pluricostatus.
Etymology The epithet "brasiliensis" refers to the plant being found in Brazil.
Taxonomy Pilosocereus brasiliensis contains the following subspecies:
Pilosocereus brasiliensis subsp. ruschianus Pilosocereus brasiliensis subsp. brasiliensis
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