Melocactus violaceus
Turk's Cap Cactus
Also known as: Melocactus depressus Haw. +1 more
- Melocactus depressus Haw.
- Melocactus melocactoides f. sanctaritii Rizzini
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus violaceus (commonly known as Turk's-cap cactus) is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms