Melocactus curvispinus subsp. lobelii
Also known as: Melocactus caesius subsp. lobelii (Valck.Sur.) Guiggi +5 more
- Melocactus caesius subsp. lobelii (Valck.Sur.) Guiggi
- Melocactus caesius var. griseus (H.L.Wendl. ex Miq.) C.F.Först.
- Melocactus cephalenoplus Lem.
- Melocactus curvispinus f. lobelii (Valck.Sur.) N.P.Taylor
- Melocactus griseus H.L.Wendl. ex Miq.
- Melocactus lobelii Valck.Sur.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus curvispinus subsp. lobelii is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus curvispinus, 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)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Venezuela
Base Species & Variations