Harrisia martinii
Harrisia Cactus, Moon Cactus
Other regional names: Moonlight Cactus +1 more
- Moonlight Cactus
- Snake Cactus
Also known as: Cereus martinii Labour. +8 more
- Cereus martinii Labour.
- Cereus martinii var. perviridis Weing.
- Echinopsis martinii (Labour.) Anceschi & Magli
- Eriocereus martinii (Labour.) Riccob.
- Eriocereus martinii var. perviridis (Weing.) W.T.Marshall
- Eriocereus perviridis (Weing.) Backeb.
- Harrisia martinii subsp. perviridis Weing.
- Harrisia perviridis (Weing.) Borg
- Pilocereus monacanthus Lawr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Harrisia martinii (commonly known as Harrisia Cactus or Moon cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Paraguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Free State, Hawaii, KwaZulu-Natal, New South Wales, Queensland