Micranthocereus

Micranthocereus
Micranthocereus estevesii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Cereeae
Subtribe: Cereinae
Genus: Micranthocereus
Backeb.[1]
Type species
Micranthocereus polyanthus
Species

See text.

Synonyms[1]

Micranthocereus is genus of cactus. It originates from Brazil and includes about 10species.[1]

The two genera Austrocephalocereus and Siccobaccatus have been brought into synonymy with this genus.[1]

Species

As of May 2025, Plants of the World Online accepted the following species:[1]

SubgenusImageScientific nameDistribution
Austrocephalocereus Micranthocereus albicephalusBrazil
Micranthocereus aureispinus F.RitterBrazil
Micranthocereus purpureusBahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus streckeriBahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus Micranthocereus alviniiBahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus auriazureusBrazil (Minas Gerais)
Micranthocereus flaviflorusBahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus hofackerianusBahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus polyanthusBahia - Brazil

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Micranthocereus Backeb.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2022-03-06
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