Pygmaeocereus

Pygmaeocereus
Pygmaeocereus bylesianus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Cactaceae
Subfamily:	Cactoideae
Tribe:	Cereeae
Subtribe:	Trichocereinae
Genus:	Pygmaeocereus H.Johnson & Backeb.
Species
See text.

Pygmaeocereus is a genus of small cacti (family Cactaceae). ^{[1] [2]} The genus is endemic to Peru. ^[1]

These species generally do not reach more than 100 mm (4 in) high, and produce a large tuberous root system and scented night flowers.^{[ citation needed ]}

Species

As of December 2024 ^[update] , Plants of the World Online accepted three species: ^[1]

Image	Scientific name	Distribution
	Pygmaeocereus bieblii Diers	Peru
	Pygmaeocereus bylesianus M.O. Andreae & Backeb.	Peru
	Pygmaeocereus densiaculeatus Backeb.	Peru

References

1. "Pygmaeocereus H.Johnson & Backeb". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 2024-12-28.
2. Powell, Andy T. (1994). "Arthrocereus - Small Cerei, Big Ideas on Flowers". British Cactus & Succulent Journal. 12 (2): 65–67. ISSN   0264-3405.