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Mitrocereus is a monotypic genus of tree-like columnar cacti whose only species, Mitrocereus militaris, is native to western Mexico and can grow 12 to 15 m tall. It is a large outdoor cactus rather than a typical houseplant, so it needs warmth, full sun and very well-drained soil.
Mitrocereus (syn. Backebergia) is a monotypic genus of cacti. Its sole species is Mitrocereus militaris, native to Mexico.
Mitrocereus militaris is distributed in the Mexican states of Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Colima at elevations of 100 to 600 meters.
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