Tephrocactus nigrispinus subsp. nigrispinus
Also known as: Maihueniopsis nigrispina (K.Schum.) R.Kiesling +12 more
- Maihueniopsis nigrispina (K.Schum.) R.Kiesling
- Maihueniopsis nigrispina subsp. atroglobosa Backeb. ex Guiggi & Pat.Palacios
- Opuntia albispinosa Mieckley ex Lindemuth & Dams
- Opuntia atroglobosa (Backeb.) R.Crook & Mottram
- Opuntia nigrispina K.Schum.
- Platyopuntia atroglobosa (Backeb.) F.Ritter
- Platyopuntia nigrispina (K.Schum.) F.Ritter
- Platyopuntia nigrospina (K.Schum.) F.Ritter
- Pseudomaihueniopsis nigrispina (K.Schum.) Guiggi
- Pseudomaihueniopsis nigrispina subsp. atroglobosa (F.Ritter) Guiggi
- Tephrocactus atroglobosus Backeb.
- Tephrocactus hegenbartianus Backeb.
- Tephrocactus nigrispinus subsp. atroglobosus (Backeb. ex Guiggi & Pat.Palacios) M.Lowry
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Tephrocactus nigrispinus subsp. nigrispinus is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with montane tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Tephrocactus nigrispinus, 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)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Chile North
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