Melocactus ernestii subsp. ernestii
Also known as: Melocactus azulensis Buining & Brederoo +8 more
- Melocactus azulensis Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus erythracanthus Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus interpositus F.Ritter
- Melocactus longispinus Buining & Brederoo
- Melocactus nitidus F.Ritter
- Melocactus oreas f. azulensis (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun
- Melocactus oreas f. erythracanthus (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun
- Melocactus oreas subsp. ernestii (Vaupel) P.J.Braun
- Melocactus oreas var. longispinus (Buining et al.) P.J.Braun
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus ernestii subsp. ernestii is a shrubby cactus within the Cactaceae family. It originates 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 ernestii, which is linked below, along with related botanical forms and subspecies of this species.
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
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