Trichocereus pachanoi is a species endemic to Peru and Ecuador. The type locality is in Chan Chan, Ecuador.
Tag: Trichocereus bridgesii
Trichocereus riomizquensis RITTER (Echinopsis)
Trichocereus riomizquensis is a Bolivian Trichocereus species that is closely related to Trichocereus bridgesii. I count it as a close relative and potential regional form of Trichocereus bridgesii, which is only endemic to one site in Bolivia near the Rio Mizque.The species was discovered and described by the German cactus field botanist Friedrich Ritter, who…
Trichocereus sp. ‘Isla del Sol’ (Echinopsis)
This population from the Bolivian island ‘Isla Del Sol’ belongs into the wider complex of Trichocereus bridgesii / Echinopsis lageniformis. However, it is currently discussed whether or not this plant is actually a different species and DNA testing is required to look into its status. Sacred Succulents visited this population during their Field Trips and…