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Coryphantha durangensis

Coryphantha durangensis (Runge ex K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
Coryphantha durangensis
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Coryphantha durangensis is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to the northeast region of Mexico. It was first described in 1923 by Britton & Rose, based on earlier work by Runge and K.Schum. This cactus is part of the genus Coryphantha, which includes various spiny, globular or columnar species.

Description

Coryphantha durangensis is a member of the Cactaceae family and is found in the northeast of Mexico. The species was formally published in 1923 by Britton & Rose, building on the initial work by Runge and K.Schum. It belongs to the genus Coryphantha, a group of cacti characterized by their typically spherical or cylindrical shapes and spiny structures. The species has a global distribution, indicating it may have been introduced or cultivated beyond its native range.

Distribution

Global · Mexico Northeast

Synonyms

Mammillaria durangensis

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