Armatocereus procerus

Botanical Description

Armatocereus procerus is a spiny, succulent, evergreen, tree-like cactus with segmented stems; it can grow up to 7 metres tall, usually lacking well-defined trunks. Stems are erect, dark green or gray-green, strongly jointed[ 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 harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials for making handicrafts. Armatocereus procerus is common and not facing any threats.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. ].