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Pilosocereus royenii
Also called Key Tree Cactus, Deering's Tree Cactus, Bahama Dildo, Robin Tree Cactus
Pilosocereus royenii is a name which has been used in different senses for a species of cactus. In the past, it has been treated as a distinct species with a wide distribution in the Caribbean and Mexico. As of June 2025, it is not accepted by Plants of the World Online.
Populations in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands that have been treated as the variety armatus of Pilosocereus royenii are considered to be Pilosocereus armatus (Otto ex Pfeiff.) A.R.Franck.
Pilosocereus albisummus · Pilosocereus alensis · Pilosocereus armatus · Pilosocereus arrabidae · Pilosocereus aureispinus · Pilosocereus aurisetus · Pilosocereus azulensis · Pilosocereus brasiliensis · Pilosocereus brevispinus · Pilosocereus brooksianus · Pilosocereus catalani · Pilosocereus catimbauensis
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