Rhodocactus stenanthus

Botanical Description

Rhodocactus stenanthus is a spiny, deciduous shrub or small tree-like plant, usually growing 2 - 4 metres tall, exceptionally reaching 6 metres. The trunk is up to 15cm in diameter, with erect to arching branches forming at or near the base[ 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.. , 1988 Title Pereskia (Cactaceae) Publication Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden Volume 41 Author Leuenberger B.E. Publisher The New York Botanical Garden; Bronx, New York Year 1986 ISBN 0-89327-307-4 Description The genus Pereskia (sensu lato) has been divided into several genera since this treatment was written, but it still remains an excellent guide to the plants. ]. The plant is often grown as a hedge plant in eastern Brazil. Rhodocactus stenanthus is fairly widespread and common. It has been taken into cultivation as a hedge plant in the region where it is native. Furthermore, it is not exposed to any major threat. 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. ].