Melocactus andinus
Melocactus andinus R.Gruber ex N.P.Taylor
Melocactus andinus is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family, native to regions in Colombia and Venezuela. It was first described by R. Gruber ex N.P. Taylor in 1991.
Description
Melocactus andinus belongs to the genus Melocactus within the Cactaceae family. It is found in specific areas including SFF Iguaque, BR, Boyacá, and other locations across Colombia and Venezuela. The species was formally published in 1991 by R. Gruber ex N.P. Taylor.
Distribution
SFF Iguaque · BR · Boyacá · Global · Colombia · Venezuela
Synonyms
Melocactus mazelianus subsp. andinus
