Stenocereus standleyi

Stenocereus standleyi typically grows in a spreading or slightly tree-like form, featuring numerous branching shoots and reaching heights of 2 to 4 meters without a distinct trunk. The light green shoots can be up to 8 centimeters in diameter and usually have four broad, notched ribs. They possess four to six central spines, which start off reddish and become gray as they age, measuring 2 to 2.5 centimeters long. Additionally, there are 10 to 16 radial spines, each 10 to 15 millimeters long, which also turn gray over time. The plant produces narrow, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom at night and measure 6 to 8 centimeters in length. Its egg-shaped reddish fruits, which reach a diameter of 3 to 4 centimeters with red or orange pulp and black seeds. Fruits are covered in curved areoles. ==Distribution==

Stenocereus standleyi is commonly found in several Mexican states, including Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Sinaloa. ==Taxonomy==

This species was first described in 1927 as Lemaireocereus standleyi by botanist . The species name, standleyi, honors American botanist Paul Carpenter Standley. In 1961, Franz Buxbaum reclassified the species under the genus Stenocereus. == References ==