Melocactus stramineus
Also known as: Melocactus albispinus f. quadrispina Valck.Sur. +9 more
- Melocactus albispinus f. quadrispina Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus albispinus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus barbarae H.Antesb.
- Melocactus eburneus f. plurispina Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus eburneus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus ferus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus macracanthos subsp. stramineus (Valck.Sur.) Guiggi
- Melocactus pentacanthus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus trichacanthus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus trigonus Valck.Sur.
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 stramineus 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)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba