Melocactus neryi
Also known as: Cactus neryi (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose +3 more
- Cactus neryi (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Melocactus guaricensis Croizat
- Melocactus negryi K.Schum.
- Melocactus schulzianus Buining & Brederoo
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus neryi is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Guyana, Surinam, Venezuela