More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Cacti of Zihuatanejo
PHYLUM CHLOROPHYTA
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Pinks, Cactuses, and Allies (Order Caryophyllales)
-Cactus Family (Family Cactaceae)
-Globular Cacti, Moonlight Cacti, Torch Cacti, and Allies (Subfamily Cactoideae)
-Moonlight Cacti (Tribe Hylocereeae)
-Genus Acanthocereus
Acanthocereus tetragonus is a species of cactus native to Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela. It grows in rocky, arid, and desert habitats at elevations of up to 2,000 feet. Its stems grow up to two meters tall, and are covered with spines. It can be identified by its upright, cylindrical stems and its white, fragrant flowers. Its tall, spiny growth helps protect it from grazing animals and the elements.
Triangle Cactus
Acanthocereus tetragonus
Description
• Acanthocereus tetragonus, commonly known as triangle cactus or sword-pear, is a climbing or sprawling cactus in the family Cactaceae. Its long, green stems have three to five prominent, angular ribs, giving them a triangular appearance in cross-section. Small clusters of spines grow along the ribs. The plant produces large, white, funnel-shaped flowers that typically open at night, followed by fleshy, reddish fruits.
Range
• This cactus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and parts of northern South America. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• Acanthocereus tetragonus grows in tropical dry forests, coastal scrub, and other warm, seasonally dry habitats. It often sprawls over rocks, climbs through shrubs, or grows along forest edges. It thrives in well-drained soils and sunny to partly shaded locations.