Pterocactus tuberosus
Pterocactus tuberosus (Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose
Pterocactus tuberosus is a cactus species in the Cactaceae family, native to Argentina. It has been recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Description
Pterocactus tuberosus (Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose is a member of the Cactaceae family and is native to regions in Argentina, including the Northeast, Northwest, and South. Described in 1919, this species is part of the genus Pterocactus. It is noted for its horticultural value, having received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Distribution
Global · Argentina Northeast · Argentina Northwest · Argentina South
Synonyms
Opuntia kuntzeiPterocactus decipiensPterocactus kurtzeiPterocactus kuntzeiPterocactus kuntzei f. lelongiiPterocactus tuberosus f. lelongiiOpuntia tuberosaOpuntia skottsbergiiPterocactus skottsbergiiOpuntia tuberosa var. spinosa
