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Astrophytum asterias cv. Kikko Nudum

Astrophytum asterias cv. Kikko Nudum

Parodia aureicentra var. rauschii

Parodia aureicentra var. rauschii

Ferocactus cylindraceus

Ferocactus cylindraceus

Mammillaria deherdtiana var. dodsonii

Mammillaria deherdtiana var. dodsonii

Rebutia heliosa var. condorensis f. cristata

Rebutia heliosa var. condorensis f. cristata

Gymnocalycium anisitsii subs. damsii

Gymnocalycium anisitsii subs. damsii

Pediocactus knowltonii

Pediocactus knowltonii

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus subs. bonatzii

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus subs. bonatzii

Echinocereus pectinatus

Echinocereus pectinatus

Epithelantha micromeris

Epithelantha micromeris

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.