Melocactus brederooanus
Also known as: Melocactus inconcinnus var. brederooanus (Buining) F.Ritter
- Melocactus inconcinnus var. brederooanus (Buining) F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Melocactus brederooanus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast