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ACTE4

Acanthocereus tetragonus (L.) Humm.


Plant Details

Scientific Name: Acanthocereus tetragonus (L.) Humm.
Family Name: Cactaceae Juss. - Cactus family
Common Name: triangle cactus
Symbol: ACTE4
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:40 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial

Growth Habits

  • Shrub
  • Vine

Synonyms

  • Acanthocereus floridanus Small ex Britton & Rose
  • Acanthocereus pentagonus (L.) Britton & Rose
  • Cactus tetragonus L.
  • Cereus pentagonus (L.) Haw.

Wetland Ratings

AGCP AW CB EMP GP HI MW NCNE WMVC AK
FAC UPL FACU UPL

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