ARKive - Cactus - Melocactus pachyacanthus- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Cactus (Melocactus pachyacanthus)

Cactus (Melocactus glaucescens)
This small, rounded or pyramidal cactus is highly attractive. The stem is crowned by a concentration of wool and bristles known as a... More 4 Images 0 videos
Melocactus (Melocactus paucispinus)
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Melocactus (Melocactus ferreophilus)
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Melocactus (Melocactus violaceus)
Information on Melocactus violaceus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Melocactus (Melocactus deinacanthus)
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Melocactus (Melocactus azureus)
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Turk's head cactus (Melocactus intortus)
The Turk’s head cactus (Melocactus intortus) is an unusual and bizarre-looking succulent plant, characterised by its large, spherical green... More 12 Images 0 videos
Melocactus (Melocactus conoideus)
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Arrojadoa (Arrojadoa eriocaulis)
Information on Arrojadoa eriocaulis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cactus (Arthrocereus rondonianus)
Information on Arthrocereus rondonianus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Mammillaria (Mammillaria lenta)
Information on Mammillaria lenta is currently being reseached and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Mammillaria (Mammillaria albicoma)
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Turbinicarpus (Turbinicarpus subterraneus ssp. booleanus)
Turbinicarpus subterraneus spp. booleanus is a small, globular cactus with a tuber-like root, connected to the stem by a slender... More 3 Images 0 videos
Thelocactus (Thelocactus hastifer)
Thelocactus hastifer can be immediately recognised by its elongated stem, which may be erect or lie along the ground (‘decumbent’). This... More 5 Images 0 videos
Rhipsalis (Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis)
Information on Rhipsalis pacheco-leonis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Turbinicarpus (Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus)
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Mammillaria (Mammillaria bocasana)
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Mammillaria (Mammillaria berkiana)
Mammillaria berkiana is a stout, rounded cactus which is endemic to a small area of Mexico. The genus Mammillaria is one of the largest of... More 2 Images 0 videos
Discocactus (Discocactus ferricola)
Information on Discocactus ferricola is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Turbinicarpus (Turbinicarpus laui)
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Mammillaria (Mammillaria gasseriana)
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Owl's eye cactus (Mammillaria parkinsonii)
Information on the owl's eye cactus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Cactus (Coryphantha pycnacantha)
Information on Coryphantha pycnacantha is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Sebucan (Leptocereus quadricostatus)
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Mammillaria (Mammillaria glochidiata)
Information on Mammillaria glochidiata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Tacinga (Tacinga braunii)
Information on Tacinga braunii is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Turbinicarpus (Turbinicarpus hoferi)
Information on Turbinicarpus hoferi is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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Opuntia (Opuntia pachyrrhiza)
Information on the Opuntia pachyrrhiza is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Mammillaria (Mammillaria sinistrohamata)
Information on Mammillaria sinisrtohamata is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cactus (Arthrocereus melanurus ssp. magnus)
Information on Arthrocereus melanurus ssp. magnus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos

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