7,741 observationsLeast Concern
Indian Comb
Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Pachycereus
About
Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum (commonly known as hairbrush or Indian comb) is a columnar cactus plant native to Mexico. They can grow up to 15 meters high. The trunk of this species is 1.2 to 5 meters tall and the fruits are large and burlike. The species name, pecten-aboriginum, is from the Latin, and means "native combs". It was inspired by the use of the fruits as hair combs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Indian Comb is Pachycereus pecten-aboriginum.
- The Indian Comb has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Indian Comb belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Indian Comb belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Indian Comb belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Indian Comb belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Indian Comb belongs to the family Cactaceae.
- Indian Comb belongs to the genus Pachycereus.