Melocactus peruvianus
Melocactus peruvianus Vaupel
Melocactus peruvianus is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae, native to regions including Ecuador and Peru. It was first described in 1913 by Vaupel.
Description
Melocactus peruvianus belongs to the genus Melocactus and is part of the Cactaceae family, commonly known as the cactus family. This species is distributed across parts of South America, particularly in Ecuador and Peru. The scientific name was formally published in 1913 by the botanist Vaupel. As a member of the Cactaceae family, it shares characteristics typical of cacti, such as succulent stems and adaptations to arid environments.
Distribution
Global · Ecuador · Peru
Synonyms
Melocactus townsendianusCactus jansenianusCactus townsendiiMelocactus peruvianus var. amstutziaeMelocactus peruvianus var. lurinensisMelocactus peruvianus var. canetensisMelocactus jansenianusMelocactus fortalezensisMelocactus trujillensisMelocactus trujillensis var. schoeniiMelocactus huallancensisMelocactus unguispinusMelocactus amstutziaeMelocactus trujilloensisMelocactus trujilloensis var. schoenii
