Maihueniopsis ovata
Maihueniopsis ovata (Pfeiff.) F.Ritter
Maihueniopsis ovata is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to the Northwest of Argentina and Central Chile. It was first described in 1980 by F.Ritter, based on earlier work by Pfeiff.
Description
Maihueniopsis ovata belongs to the genus Maihueniopsis and is part of the Cactaceae, or cactus family. This species is found in the Northwest region of Argentina and the Central region of Chile. The scientific name was formally published in 1980 by F.Ritter, building upon the original work attributed to Pfeiff. The species is recognized within the broader context of cactus biodiversity in South America.
Distribution
Argentina Northwest · Chile Central
Synonyms
Opuntia ovoidesOpuntia grataOpuntia monticolaTephrocactus ovatusOpuntia ovataMaihueniopsis ovata f. calvaOpuntia grata var. leoninaTephrocactus articulatus var. ovatus
