Melocactus levitestatus
Also known as: Cactus hexagonus Lam. +7 more
- Cactus hexagonus Lam.
- Melocactus diersianus Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus diersianus f. rubrispinus (F.Ritter) P.J.Braun
- Melocactus levitestatus f. securituberculatus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves
- Melocactus rubrispinus F.Ritter
- Melocactus securituberculatus Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus uebelmannii P.J.Braun
- Melocactus warasii E.Pereira & Buenecker
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus levitestatus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
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, Brazil West-Central