Melocactus violaceus subsp. ritteri
Also known as: Melocactus macrodiscus var. minor Ritter
- Melocactus macrodiscus var. minor Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Melocactus violaceus subsp. ritteri is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in 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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