Armatocereus riomajensis

Botanical Description

Armatocereus riomajensis is a spiny, succulent, evergreen, shrubby to short, tree-like cactus with segmented stems; it can grow up to 2 metres tall[ 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 fruit is sometimes harvested from the wild for local consumption Armatocereus riomajensis is widespread, common, not subjected to any threats, and present in at least one 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. ].