Lophocereus gatesii is a columnar cactus native to northwestern Mexico, characterized by its ribbed stems and nocturnal white flowers. This species is a significant component of its arid desert habitat.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Lophocereus Gatesii (Lophocereus gatesii)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Lophocereus |
| Species | Lophocereus gatesii |
Similar in genus Lophocereus
