Cylindropuntia alcahes
Cylindropuntia alcahes (F.A.C.Weber) F.M.Knuth
Cylindropuntia alcahes is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to regions including Arizona, Mexican Pacific Is., and Mexico Northwest. It was first described in 1936 by F.M. Knuth, based on earlier work by F.A.C. Weber.
Description
Cylindropuntia alcahes is a member of the Cactaceae family, a group of plants primarily found in arid and semi-arid regions. This species has a global distribution, with notable populations in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It was formally described in 1936 by F.M. Knuth, building upon the earlier taxonomic work of F.A.C. Weber. The genus Cylindropuntia includes a variety of cacti characterized by their cylindrical stems and spines. Cylindropuntia alcahes is adapted to desert environments and is part of the broader ecological and botanical diversity of the Cactaceae family.
Distribution
Global · Arizona · Mexican Pacific Is. · Mexico Northwest
Synonyms
Opuntia alcahesGrusonia alcahesCylindropuntia brevispinaOpuntia brevispina
