Melocactus smithii
Also known as: Cactus smithii Alexander +2 more
- Cactus smithii Alexander
- Melocactus roraimensis P.J.Braun & Esteves
- Melocactus smithii (Alexander) Buining
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Melocactus smithii is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Guyana