Melocactus × trachycephalus
Also known as: Melocactus ×bozsingianus Antesb.
- Melocactus ×bozsingianus Antesb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus × trachycephalus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this hybrid is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba
Parent Species