Stenocereus alamosensis is a tree-like cactus from Sonora, Mexico, featuring bluish-green stems, nocturnal white flowers, and edible red fruits. It belongs to the genus
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Octopus Cactus (Stenocereus alamosensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Stenocereus |
| Species | Stenocereus alamosensis |
Similar in genus Stenocereus
