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Disocactus anguliger

Fishbone Cactus
Also known as: Cereus mexicanus Lem. ex C.F.Först. +10 more
  • Cereus mexicanus Lem. ex C.F.Först.
  • Epiphyllum anguliger (Lem.) G.Don
  • Epiphyllum anguliger (Lem.) G.Don ex Loudon
  • Epiphyllum anguliger (Lem.) H.P.Kelsey & Dayton, 1942
  • Epiphyllum anguligerum (Lem.) G.Don
  • Epiphyllum darrahii (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
  • Phyllocactus angularis Lem. ex Labour.
  • Phyllocactus anguliger Lem.
  • Phyllocactus darrahii K.Schum.
  • Phyllocactus mexicanus (Lem. ex C.F.Först.) Salm-Dyck ex Labour.
  • Phyllocactus serratus Brongn. ex Labour.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cactaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.

Naturally occurring in North America, Disocactus anguliger (commonly known as Fishbone-Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest

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