Coleocephalocereus goebelianus

Coleocephalocereus goebelianus
Conservation status
Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Cactaceae
Subfamily:	Cactoideae
Genus:	Coleocephalocereus
Species:	C. goebelianus
Binomial name
Coleocephalocereus goebelianus (Vaupel) Buining
Synonyms
Cereus goebelianusVaupel Mariottia goebeliana(Vaupel) Guiggi Micranthocereus goebelianus(Vaupel) Lodé Coleocephalocereus pachysteleF.Ritter

Coleocephalocereus goebelianus is an endangered species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is confined to the state Minas Gerais and Bahia. Its natural habitat is the seasonally dry tropical forest. ^[1]

Description

Coleocephalocereus gobelianus is a tall columnar cactus growing up to 6 meters in height. Spines of this species are 1-2 inches long with a golden hue. Plants are usually single-stemmed, but can also be branched sometimes. Tightly packed golden hairs are present on the mature, flowering sized plants. Flowers are a whitish-yellow, and fruits are red. ^[2]

Distribution

Coleocephalocereus gobelianus is native to rocky outcrops in the state of Minas Gerais and Bahia. ^[3]

Gallery

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  Cultivated plants
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  Cultivated plant
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  Wild plant without cephalium
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  Cultivated plant from seed

References

1. "Coleocephalocereus goebelianus (Vaupel) Buining | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
2. "Coleocephalocereus goebelianus". www.llifle.net. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
3. "On-line Guide to the positive identification of Members of the Cactus Family". cactiguide.com. Retrieved 2025-06-26.