[Britton N. L., Rose J. N., The Cactaceae: Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family. Volume II, Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1920]
The second volume of the cactus monograph contains the original description of the genus Jasminocereus and a treatment of the species under the name J. galapagensis. It describes the tree-like growth form, segmented branches, ribs, areoles, spines and variable flower and fruit structure. Pages 146–147 also discuss the history of Galápagos collections. The currently accepted name of this species is J. thouarsii.