Espostoopsis dybowskii
Cabega
Also known as: Austrocephalocereus dyhowskii (Rol.-Goss.) Backeb.
- Austrocephalocereus dyhowskii (Rol.-Goss.) Backeb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent shrub or tree.
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Espostoopsis dybowskii (commonly known as Cabega) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms