Stenocereus standleyi typically grows in a spreading or slightly tree-like form, featuring numerous branching shoots and reaching heights of 2 to 4 meters without a distinct trunk.

They possess four to six central spines, which start off reddish and become gray as they age, measuring 2 to 2.5 centimeters long.

The plant produces narrow, bell-shaped white flowers that bloom at night and measure 6 to 8 centimeters in length.

Its egg-shaped reddish fruits, which reach a diameter of 3 to 4 centimeters with red or orange pulp and black seeds.

[2] Stenocereus standleyi is commonly found in several Mexican states, including Colima, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Nayarit, and Sinaloa.