Pilosocereus magnificus

Pilosocereus magnificus (Buining & Brederoo) F.Ritter ex D.R.Hunt ()
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🌵 BasionymPseudopilocereus magnificus ()
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Etymology

Latin magnĭfĭcus ‘great, elevated, noble, distinguished, eminent, august’. Publication not seen. According to Eggli & Newton (Etymological Dictionary of Succulent Plant Names. 2004) “for the stately appearance of the plants”.


How to cite

Maarten H.J. van der Meer (2022 Oct 12). Pilosocereus magnificus. Dictionary of Cactus Names. Retrieved from https://www.cactusnames.org/pilosocereus-magnificus