Melocactus bellavistensis subsp. onychacanthus
Also known as: Melocactus onychacanthus F.Ritter +3 more
- Melocactus onychacanthus F.Ritter
- Melocactus onychacanthus subsp. albescens (F.Ritter) Guiggi
- Melocactus onychacanthus var. albescens F.Ritter
- Melocactus onychacanthus var. conicus F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus bellavistensis subsp. onychacanthus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus bellavistensis, 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)
Peru
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