Maihueniopsis darwinii
Maihueniopsis darwinii (Hensl.) F.Ritter
Maihueniopsis darwinii is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to southern Argentina and Chile. It was first described in 1980 by F.Ritter, based on earlier work by Hensl. The species is part of the genus Maihueniopsis and is known for its distribution in the southern regions of South America.
Description
Maihueniopsis darwinii is a member of the Cactaceae family, which includes a wide range of cacti species. It is found in the southern parts of Argentina and Chile, indicating a specific regional adaptation. The species was formally published in 1980 by F.Ritter, building upon the earlier contributions of Hensl. This cactus is part of the genus Maihueniopsis, which is characterized by certain morphological traits typical of the Cactaceae family. Its presence in the southern regions of South America highlights its ecological niche within these areas.
Distribution
Global · Argentina South · Chile South
Synonyms
Opuntia darwiniiTephrocactus polyacanthusTephrocactus darwiniiMaihueniopsis darwinii var. darwiniiOpuntia neuquensisTephrocactus neuquensisMaihueniopsis neuquensisOpuntia platyacantha f. deflexispinaOpuntia platyacantha var. angustispinaOpuntia platyacantha var. deflexispinaOpuntia platyacantha var. monvilleiOpuntia platyacantha var. neoplatyacanthaTephrocactus platyacanthus var. angustispinusTephrocactus platyacanthus var. deflexispinusTephrocactus platyacanthus var. monvilleiTephrocactus platyacanthus var. neoplatyacanthus
