Mammillaria melaleuca
Also known as: Cactus melaleucus (Karw. ex Salm-Dyck) Kuntze +3 more
- Cactus melaleucus (Karw. ex Salm-Dyck) Kuntze
- Dolichothele melaleuca (Karw. ex Salm-Dyck) Boed.
- Mammillaria longimamma f. melaleuca (Karw. ex Salm-Dyck) Schelle
- Mammillaria melaleuca Karw.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Mammillaria melaleuca is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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