Cephalocereus columna-trajani

Botanical Description

Cephalocereus columna-trajani is a spiny, erect, evergreen, columnar cactus with a stout, often unbranched, bole that can be up to 15 metres tall and 45 - 50cm in diameter[ 411 Title Trees and Shrubs of Mexico Publication Contributions from the United States National Herbarium Vol 23 Author Standley P.C. Publisher Smithsonian Institution; Washington Year 1926 ISBN Description Although dated, it contains a wealth of information on the trees and shrubs of Mexico, including many of their uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ]. The plant is valued locally for its edible fruit and is widely sold in local markets[ 452 Title The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture (6 volumes) Publication Author Bailey L.H. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/ Publisher The MacMillan Company, Toronto. Year 1919 ISBN Description Rather dated, but it still contains a wealth of useful information. It can be downloaded from the internet. ]. It is also used as a source of wood in the desert regions where it grows, and is often grown as an ornamental[ 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. ]. Cephalocereus columna-trajani is abundant, it is found wild in at least one protected area, and it faces no major threats. However, attention is needed regarding the conservation status of the bats that pollinat this cactus. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2013)[ 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. ].