Melocactus violaceus subsp. margaritaceus
Also known as: Melocactus ellemeetii Miq. +5 more
- Melocactus ellemeetii Miq.
- Melocactus margaritaceus Rizzini
- Melocactus margaritaceus var. disciformis Rizzini
- Melocactus margaritaceus var. salvadoranus Rizzini
- Melocactus pentacentrus Lem.
- Melocactus pentacetrus Lem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus violaceus subsp. margaritaceus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus violaceus, 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)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast
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