Borzicactus

The genus Borzicactus is a small genus made of mostly upright columnar species originating from Peru and Bolivia. It is now considered part of Cleistocactus. The name Borzicactus is in honor of Pr A. Borzi, a director of the Palermo Botanical Garden at the beginning of the 20th century.

Species and varieties
Borzicactus celsianus (Old Man of the Andes) synonym of Oreocereus celsianus
Borzicactus trollii (Old Man of the Mountain) synonym of Oreocereus trollii

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