Trichocereus macrogonus

Botanical Description

Trichocereus macrogonus is a spiny, evergreen, succulent, shrubby to tree-like cactus with several erect or prostrate branches. It can grow 1 - 4 metres tall, with stout, cylindrical stems around 6 - 20cm 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 plant is frequently cultivated in Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru, as an ornamental, for living fences, and for medicinal or magical purposes. Its most plausible wild origin is the medium to high valleys of the Peruvian Andes, at elevations from 2,000 − 3,000 metres. Trichocereus macrogonus has a relatively wide range and the population seems to be stable. However, it is not abundant where it occurs, is used due to its hallucinogenic action, and does not occur in any protected area. 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. ].