Melocactus andinus subsp. hernandezii
Also known as: Melocactus hernandezii Fern.Alonso & Xhonneux
- Melocactus hernandezii Fern.Alonso & Xhonneux
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Found natively in South America, Melocactus andinus subsp. hernandezii is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus andinus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia
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