Botanical Dictionary

Opuntia leucotricha

Aaron's-beard prickly-pear

Mexico

Overview Opuntia leucotricha is an arborescent, perennial succulent shrub belonging to the Cactaceae family . Commonly referred to as Aaron's beard cactus or Duraznillo blanco, it is easily distinguished by its dense cov

Melocactus macracanthos

ABC Turk's Cap Cactus

Caribbean, Aruba, Curaçao

Overview Melocactus macracanthos is a unique succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family, highly sought after by collectors for its distinctive, woolly cephalium that forms at the crown of mature specimens . Nom

Acanthocalycium hoevenii

Argentina

General Characteristics of Acanthocalycium hoevenii Acanthocalycium hoevenii is a succulent subshrub species belonging to the Cactaceae family, native to the arid regions of Argentina . This cactus typically has a globul

Acanthocalycium keuhhasii

Argentina (Andean region)

Genel bakış\n Acanthocalycium keuhhasii is a perennial, succulent subshrub in the family Cactaceae, native to the arid and semi arid mountainous regions of western and northwestern Argentina . Known for its dense, fierce

Acanthocalycium klinglerianum

Bolivia

Overview Acanthocalycium klinglerianum is a slow growing, perennial succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family, native to the arid environments of South America . Highly appreciated by succulent collectors, it

Acanthocalycium leucanthum

Argentina (San Juan, Mendoza, Salta, La Rioja)

Overview Acanthocalycium leucanthum is a distinctive and highly resilient member of the Cactaceae family. Previously classified under Echinopsis leucantha , this species is well known for its large, tubular white flowers

Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum

South America (Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil)

Overview Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum is a prominent, globose to cylindrical succulent cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. Known for its robust spination and attractive diurnal flowers, it is highly valued in amate

Acanthocalycium spiniflorum

Argentina

Acanthocalycium spiniflorum: Argentina's Resilient Cactus Acanthocalycium spiniflorum is a globular to short columnar cactus species belonging to the Cactaceae family, native to the arid steppes of Argentina, South Ameri

Acanthocalycium thionanthum

Northwestern Argentina

Overview Acanthocalycium thionanthum is a hardy, globose to short cylindrical cactus species within the family Cactaceae. Highly prized among collectors for its striking sulfur yellow to orange yellow blossoms, this spec

Acanthocereus atropurpureus

Mexico

Overview Acanthocereus atropurpureus is an intriguing, semi scandent or shrubby cactus species belonging to the Cactaceae family. Known for its remarkable dark purple bronze coloration on its stems when exposed to bright

Acanthocereus canoensis

Honduras, Central America

Overview Acanthocereus canoensis is a rare, semi scandent or shrubby cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae. It is adapted to growing in the understory of seasonally dry tropical forests. Taxonomy and Naming Or

Acanthocereus castellae

Mexico

Overview Acanthocereus castellae is a rare, scrambling succulent shrub or subshrub belonging to the family Cactaceae. In its native environment, it relies on surrounding vegetation and rocky outcrops for support. In cult

Acanthocereus chiapensis

Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras

Overview Acanthocereus chiapensis is a succulent shrub or subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Characterized by its branching, scandent habit, this species is highly adapted to seasonally dry tropical environments

Acanthocereus cuixmalensis

Mexico (Pacific Coast)

Overview Acanthocereus cuixmalensis is a rare, scrambling succulent shrub belonging to the family Cactaceae . It is characterized by its slender, angular stems and nocturnal white blooms that rely on specific pollinators

Acanthocereus fosterianus

Mexico

Overview Acanthocereus fosterianus is an intriguing, scrambling succulent shrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Characterized by its large subterranean tuberous root system and thin, sprawling branches, this cactus ad

Acanthocereus haackeanus

Mexico and Central America

Overview Acanthocereus haackeanus is a rare, scrambling or clambering succulent subshrub in the family Cactaceae . Known for its slender, multi angled stems and nocturnal white flowers, this species is highly valued by c

Acanthocereus hesperius

Mexico

Overview Acanthocereus hesperius is a climbing or scrambling succulent shrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Known for its tolerance to drought, it naturally anchors onto rocks and other vegetation. Taxonomy and Namin

Acanthocereus hirschtianus

Central America

Overview Acanthocereus hirschtianus is a scrambling, succulent subshrub or shrub belonging to the family Cactaceae. In its native habitat, it displays a semi scandent growth habit, relying on surrounding vegetation for s

Acanthocereus macdougallii

Mexico

Overview Acanthocereus macdougallii is a scrambling, succulent subshrub or shrub belonging to the family Cactaceae. Known for its arching or climbing branches, it often relies on surrounding vegetation or rocky substrate

Acanthocereus maculatus

Mexico

Overview Acanthocereus maculatus is a distinctive scrambling, succulent, and tuberous shrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Unlike many desert cacti, it is adapted to seasonally dry tropical environments, often growin

Acanthocereus oaxacensis

Mexico (Oaxaca, Guerrero, Jalisco)

Overview Acanthocereus oaxacensis is a scrambling or shrubby succulent cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. Known for its climbing growth habit and nocturnal blooms, it integrates beautifully into arid landscapes an

Acanthocereus paradoxus

Mexico, Northern America

Overview Acanthocereus paradoxus is an exotic cactus species belonging to the genus Acanthocereus within the Cactaceae family. Highly appreciated by botanists and collectors, it is renowned for its unique adaptability to

Acanthocereus rosei

Mexico

Overview Acanthocereus rosei is a scrambling, tuberous rooted succulent shrub belonging to the family Cactaceae. Known for its nocturnal blooming habit and slender branches, it is a fascinating species for specialized co

Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus

Mexico (Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, Oaxaca)

Overview Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus is a scrambling, semi shrubby succulent cactus native to seasonally dry tropical ecosystems. Known for its slender, arching stems and large nocturnal blooms, this species is highly

Acharagma aguirreanum

Mexico

Acharagma aguirreanum: A Desert Jewel Acharagma aguirreanum is a small, rare, and highly sought after cactus species endemic to the state of Coahuila, Mexico. This succulent typically grows solitarily but can form small

Acharagma galeanense

Mexico (Nuevo León)

Overview Acharagma galeanense is an extremely rare and highly prized miniature cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae . Known for its restricted native range, it holds significant taxonomic and conservation value among

Acharagma roseanum

Mexico (Coahuila, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas, Zacatecas)

Acharagma roseanum: The Enigmatic Rose of Mexican Deserts Acharagma roseanum is a small, typically solitary succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Previously classified under the genera Escobaria or Gymnoc

Leuchtenbergia principis

agave-cactus

Mexico (Aguascalientes, Coahuila, Hidalgo, Zacatecas, Querétaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Michoacán, Jalisco, Colima, Guerrero)

Leuchtenbergia principis is a unique succulent, representing the sole species of its genus within the cactus family (Cactaceae). Native to arid regions of Mexico, this plant is also known as the 'Agave Cactus' due to its

Leptocereus nudiflorus

aguacate cimarrón

Caribbean, Cuba

Overview Leptocereus nudiflorus is one of the most remarkable and monumental members of the Cactaceae family. Often growing in the form of a large succulent tree, this rare cactus plays an essential ecological role withi

Airampoa ayrampo

Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina

Overview Airampoa ayrampo (synonym: Tunilla soehrensii ) is a low growing, spreading succulent subshrub in the cactus family (Cactaceae), native to the high altitude regions of the Andes. It is widely valued by indigenou