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Opuntia atroglobosa (F.Ritter) R.Crook & Mottram
Bradleya 13: 106. 1995
Family: CACTACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Maihueniopsis nigrispina (K.Schum.) R.Kiesling
Darwiniana 25(1–4): 209 1984.

Synonyms:

See all synonyms of Maihueniopsis nigrispina

Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Maihueniopsis nigrispina group

  • Maihueniopsis nigrispina (K.Schum.) R.Kiesling: has ovoid to elongate segments; spines often dark, flower deep crimson.
  • Opuntia atroglobosa (F.Ritter) R.Crook & Mottram: has globose to short-ovoid segments; spines whitish; flower brilliant scarlet.

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