Coryphantha clavata
Coryphantha clavata (Scheidw.) Backeb.
Coryphantha clavata is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to regions in Mexico including the Gulf, Northeast, and Southwest. It was first described in 1942 by Backeb., based on earlier work by Scheidw.
Description
Coryphantha clavata belongs to the genus Coryphantha within the Cactaceae family. Its natural distribution spans several regions of Mexico, specifically the Gulf, Northeast, and Southwest areas. The species was formally published in 1942 by Backeb., who recognized and classified it based on earlier contributions by Scheidw. This cactus is part of a broader global distribution pattern for the genus. As a member of the Cactaceae family, it shares characteristics typical of cacti, including adaptations to arid environments.
Distribution
Global · TW · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest
Synonyms
Mammillaria raphidacanthaMammillaria sulcoglanduliferaCactus brunneusCactus maculatusCactus rhaphidacanthusCoryphantha clavata var. radicantissimaCoryphantha raphidacanthaCoryphantha unicornisEchinocactus cornifer var. raphidacanthusNeolloydia clavataMammillaria clavataEchinocactus raphidacanthusMammillaria radicantissima
