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Astrophytum myriostigma var. tricostatum f. nudum variegatum

Astrophytum myriostigma var. tricostatum f. nudum variegatum

Thelocactus conothelos subs. aurantiacus

Thelocactus conothelos subs. aurantiacus

Ferocactus cylindraceus subs. lecontei

Ferocactus cylindraceus subs. lecontei

Tunilla picardoi

Tunilla picardoi

Eriosyce subgibbosa

Eriosyce subgibbosa

Cleistocactus baumannii subs. horstii

Cleistocactus baumannii subs. horstii

Discocactus zehntneri subs. buenekeri

Discocactus zehntneri subs. buenekeri

Ferocactus diguetii subs. carmenensis

Ferocactus diguetii subs. carmenensis

Gymnocalycium quehlianum

Gymnocalycium quehlianum

Pterocactus tuberosus

Pterocactus tuberosus

The ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CACTI is a an internet resource for all impassioned of Cacti around the world. It aims to be a comprehensive encyclopaedia for all cacti species. (Comprising: monstruos, crested, variegated, albinos, chimaeras, spineless, caudiciforms, epiphytes, winter-hardy, trees, perennials)

The encyclopedia of Cacti provides the Accepted Latin name for most species, subspecies, variety, forms and cultivars, with links to all Synonyms by which that plants has been known. The encyclopedia is regularly updated with information.
Summary Statistics:
The encyclopedia of Cacti contains 1 plant families, 441 plant genera and includes 17590 scientific names and synonyms. 6810 taxa and cultivars have their individual description sheet, 2237 of which are accepted scientific names, 419 cultivars names and 14934 synonyms. The encyclopedia of Cacti is illustrated with 12217 plant photos.