Taxonomy
Tr. bridgesii “Sina”
Trichocereus bridgesii “Sina” is a semi monstrose Aus clone that originated out of Queensland and same named after an Australian collector, Sina. This particular clone can go real funky lumpy and sometimes, he can go full monstrose and looks like a tortoise shell. This is a gorgeous clone and can turn into a real special plant.
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Locality
Trichocereus bridgesii are native to Bolivia (duh) and Argentina.
History
Tr. bridgesii was first introduced to the Western world by a German botanist Friedrich Ritter who studied various cactus species in South America. He then named the species after his close friend, the British consul in Bolivia, Alan Bridges.
They quickly gained popularity over the years and have become statement pieces in many homes across the world.
Synonyms
- Echinopsis lageniformis
- Bolivian Torch Cactus
- Cereus bridgesii var. lageniformis
- Trichocereus bridgesii var. lageniformis
- Wachuma Bolivia
- Achuma Bolivia
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