Kingdom Plantae Genus Espostoa Order Caryophyllales | Family Cactaceae Rank Species | |
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Similar Espostoa, Cephalocereus blossfeldiorum, Espostoa guentheri, Espostoa mirabilis, Espostoa ritteri | ||
Espostoa frutescens is a plant in the family Cactaceae.
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Description
Espostoa frutescens grows as a cactus. The species relies on nectar bats (including Geoffroy's tailless bat) for pollination. To facilitate the bats' echolocation, the plant's flowers are surrounded with a sound-absorbent furry area resulting in stronger flower echoes.
Distribution and habitat
Espostoa frutescens is endemic to Ecuador and confined to Loja, El Oro and Azuay provinces. Its habitat is open areas in dry forests from 500 metres (1,600 ft) to 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) altitude.
References
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