Trichocereus macrogonus pachanoi

Botanical Description

Trichocereus macrogonus pachanoi is a spiny (occasionally spine-free), evergreen, succulent shrubby to treelike cactus with many erect flexible branches arising mostly basally. It can grow around 3 - 6 metres tall, usually without distinct trunks, with cylindrical stems up to 5 metres long and 6 - 15cm in diameter[ 1987 Title The Cactus Family Publication Author Anderson E.F. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2001 ISBN 0-88192-498-9 Description An excellent work, giving botanical descriptions of virtually all the cacti, together with their range (but not their habitats) and sometimes also a photo. it also contains a long chapter detailing the many uses of cacti and another on cultivation.. ]. The San Pedro cactus has a long history of use, both as a medicine and for its effect upon the mind, senses and emotions.. Archaeological evidence has been found of its use for magical-religious purposes dating back to at least 1,500BC. Today's master shamans use San Pedro on altars ('mesas') erected for healing rites in order to treat enchantment and bad luck[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. The plant is frequently grown around or near houses in Peru and is used in many countries as an ornamental and in rituals[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Trichocereus macrogonus pachanoi has a wide distribution and stable population. It is used as an ornamental and for magical-religious rites, but this impact is not considered to be a threat as the species is also cultivated for these purposes.The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].