| Pygmaeocereus | |
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| Pygmaeocereus bylesianus | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Tribe: | Cereeae |
| Subtribe: | Trichocereinae |
| Genus: | Pygmaeocereus H.Johnson & Backeb. |
| Species | |
Pygmaeocereus is a genus of small cacti (family Cactaceae). The genus is endemic to Peru.
These species generally do not reach more than 100 mm (4 in) high, and produce a large tuberous root system and scented night flowers.
Species
As of December 2024, Plants of the World Online accepted three species:
| Image | Scientific name | Distribution |
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Pygmaeocereus bieblii Diers | Peru |
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Pygmaeocereus bylesianus M.O. Andreae & Backeb. | Peru |
| Pygmaeocereus densiaculeatus Backeb. | Peru |
References
- ^ "Pygmaeocereus H.Johnson & Backeb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-12-28.
- Powell, Andy T. (1994). "Arthrocereus - Small Cerei, Big Ideas on Flowers". British Cactus & Succulent Journal. 12 (2): 65–67. ISSN 0264-3405.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Pygmaeocereus | |