Stenocereus quevedonis

Botanical Description

Stenocereus quevedonis is a spiny, succulent, evergreen tree-like cactus with a distinct trunk and several erect branches; it can grow up to 5 metres tall. The dark green stems are 1 - 4 metres long and around 8 - 10cm 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 harvested from the wild, from managed populations in the wild and also sometimes from cultivated plants, for its edible fruit[ 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. ]. Stenocereus quevedonis is relatively common and occurs across a large range. There is a need to better understand the effects of use and trade of the fruits, but this is not currently a major threat (though it could be in the near future).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. ].