Borzicactus tenuiserpens (Rauh & Backeb.) Kimnach in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 32: 95. 1960 sec. Hunt 2016
- ≡Cleistocactus tenuiserpens Rauh & Backeb., Descr. Cact. Nov. 1: 17. 1957 ["1956"] syn. sec. Hunt 2016
- ≡Bolivicereus tenuiserpens (Rauh & Backeb.) Backeb., Cactaceae 6: 3677. 1962 syn. sec. Hunt 2016
- ≡Borzicactella tenuiserpens (Rauh & Backeb.) F.Ritter, Kakteen Südamerika 4: 1378. 1981 syn. sec. Hunt 2016