Melocactus ernestii f. heimenii
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Form
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Melocactus ernestii f. heimenii is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this botanical form is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring botanical form of Melocactus ernestii, which is linked below, along with related subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast
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