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Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum (Engelm. ex S.Watson) Britton & ROSE

Indian Comb

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001064
English name: Indian Comb
Arabic name: باكيسريس بكتم
Native: Mexico
Country: Mexico
(PGR): Rare

Cactus tree up to 15 m tall, with many branches, 25 cm in diameter stems deep green immature with 10-11 ribs, mature stems 10 -12 ribs, slightly round the areoles bear rigid, rigid, white to gray spines, 1-3 cm long, the 8-9 radial spines on mature stems Flower white nocturnal  fruit densely covered with long yellow spines up to 6 cm long

Ornamental cactus. use as a food. medicine. hedges. The stems are used for fuel. The wood can also be used as a torch.

Cereus pecten- aboriginum Engelm ex S Watson

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Texture: Calcareous Enriched soil Sandy Sandy alluvia
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Coastal area Desert
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds- cuttings
Flowering time: Late winter and spring
Zone: 9a : 11b
pH range: 6.5-7.0
Status: Least concern
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Cactus
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Seed company
Plant Uses: Food Hedge Ornamental Traditional medicine
Plant Populations density: Rare
Vegetation types: Cactus
pH: Mild acid Neutral

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