Melocactus oreas subsp. oreas
Also known as: Cactus oreas (Miq.) Britton & Rose +4 more
- Cactus oreas (Miq.) Britton & Rose
- Melocactus oreas subsp. rubrisaetosus (Buining et al.) P.J.Braun
- Melocactus oreas var. rubrisaetosus (Buining & Brederoo) Rizzini
- Melocactus oreas var. submunitus Rizzini
- Melocactus rubrisaetosus Buining & Brederoo
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Melocactus oreas subsp. oreas is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Melocactus oreas, 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)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast
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