Tephrocactus aoracanthus
Also known as: Opuntia acracantha Walp. +8 more
- Opuntia acracantha Walp.
- Opuntia aoracantha Lem.
- Opuntia formidabilis Walton
- Opuntia hossei (Krainz & Gräser) G.D.Rowley
- Opuntia paediophila A.Cast.
- Opuntia tuberiformis Phil.
- Tephrocactus aoracanthus var. paediophilus (A.Cast.) J.G.Lamb.
- Tephrocactus hossei Krainz & Gräser
- Tephrocactus paediophilus (A.Cast.) F.Ritter
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Tephrocactus aoracanthus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest