few-spine Turk's-cap cactus
Melocactus paucispinus Heimen & R.Raul
Melocactus paucispinus is a cactus species in the Cactaceae family, native to Brazil. It is found specifically in the state of Bahia, where it grows on sand and gravel substrates. The species is known for its few-spined appearance and is referred to as the few-spine Turk's-cap cactus in English.
Description
Melocactus paucispinus, described by Heimen & R.Raul in 1983, is a member of the Cactaceae family. Endemic to Brazil, this species is restricted to the state of Bahia in the northeast region. It occurs in scattered populations, typically on sandy or gravelly soils. The plant is distinguished by its reduced number of spines, a characteristic reflected in its common name, few-spine Turk's-cap cactus. The species is part of the genus Melocactus, which is known for its globular or columnar growth forms and often features a characteristic cephalium.
Other common names
few-spine Turk's-cap cactus
Distribution
BR · Global · Brazil Northeast
