Coryphantha nickelsiae
Nickels' Cactus, Nickels' Pincushion Cactus
Other regional names: Nickels's Coryphantha
- Nickels's Coryphantha
Also known as: Coryphantha calochlora Boed. +6 more
- Coryphantha calochlora Boed.
- Coryphantha nickelsiae K.Brandegee
- Coryphantha sulcata var. nickelsiae (K.Brandegee) Benson
- Coryphantha sulcata var. nickelsii (K.Brandegee) L.D.Benson
- Mammillaria calochlora Anon.
- Mammillaria nickelsae K.Brandegee
- Mammillaria nickelsiae K.Brandegee
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Coryphantha nickelsiae (commonly known as Nickels' Cactus or Nickels' Pincushion Cactus) 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, South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Texas