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Gymnocalycium stellatum subs. occultum

Gymnocalycium stellatum subs. occultum

Opuntia microdasys

Opuntia microdasys

Rebutia fiebrigii var. azurduyensis

Rebutia fiebrigii var. azurduyensis

Astrophytum asterias cv. Superkabuto f. prolifera cristata

Astrophytum asterias cv. Superkabuto f. prolifera cristata

Thelocactus bicolor subs. schwarzii

Thelocactus bicolor subs. schwarzii

Neoporteria clavata f. procera

Neoporteria clavata f. procera

Ariocarpus retusus cv. Cauliflower

Ariocarpus retusus cv. Cauliflower

Copiapoa coquimbana var. pendulina

Copiapoa coquimbana var. pendulina

Astrophytum ornatum cv. Spiral

Astrophytum ornatum cv. Spiral

Eriosyce curvispina

Eriosyce curvispina

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.