Espostoa superba is a columnar cactus native to Peru, characterized by its dense white woolly covering and prominent ribs. This striking succulent is known for its nocturnal white flowers that emerge from a woolly cephalium.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Espostoa Superba (Espostoa superba)
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Espostoa |
| Species | Espostoa superba |
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