Melocactus ernestii subsp. longicarpus
Also known as: Melocactus deinacanthus f. mulequensis (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun +8 more
- Melocactus deinacanthus f. mulequensis (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun
- Melocactus deinacanthus subsp. florschuetzianus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun
- Melocactus deinacanthus subsp. longicarpus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun
- Melocactus florschuetzianus Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus florschutzianus Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus longicarpus Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus montanus F.Ritter
- Melocactus mulequensis Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus neomontanus Van Heek & Hovens
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Originating in South America, Melocactus ernestii subsp. longicarpus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus ernestii, which is linked below, along with related botanical forms and 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, Brazil Southeast
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