Pelecyphora aselliformis
Hatchet Cactus, Little Peyote
Other regional names: Woodlouse Cactus
- Woodlouse Cactus
Also known as: Anhalonium aselliforme (Ehrenb.) F.A.C.Weber +3 more
- Anhalonium aselliforme (Ehrenb.) F.A.C.Weber
- Ariocarpus aselliformis (Ehrenb.) F.A.C.Weber
- Mammillaria aselliformis (Ehrenb.) H.P.Kelsey & Dayton
- Pelecyphora aselliformis var. concolor Hook.fil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Pelecyphora aselliformis (commonly known as Hatchet Cactus or Little Peyote) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest