Melocactus matanzanus
Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus, Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus
Other regional names: Turk's Cap Cactus
- Turk's Cap Cactus
Also known as: Cactus matanzanus (León) Borg +2 more
- Cactus matanzanus (León) Borg
- Melocactus actinacanthus Areces
- Melocactus matanzanus subsp. actinacanthus (Areces) Guiggi
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Indigenous to South America, Melocactus matanzanus (commonly known as Dwarf Turk's Cap Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba