Melocactus curvispinus subsp. koolwijkianus
Also known as: Melocactus appropinquatus Valck.Sur. +13 more
- Melocactus appropinquatus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus argenteus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus argenteus var. tenuispina Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus armatus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus compactus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus koolwijkianus f. plurispina Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus koolwijkianus f. quadrispina Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus koolwijkianus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus koolwijkianus var. adustus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus martialis Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus nanus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus radiatus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus roseus Valck.Sur.
- Melocactus uncinatus Valck.Sur.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus curvispinus subsp. koolwijkianus is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus curvispinus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Venezuela
Base Species & Variations