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Coryphantha palmeri var. pectinata

Family: CACTACEAE

Accepted Scientific Name: Coryphantha compacta
Cactaceae (Britton & Rose) 4: 36, fig. 33. 1923 (et: Orcutt Circular to Cactus Fanciers p.i. 1922).

Coryphantha palmeri var. pectinata Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli

Synonyms:

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Coryphantha compacta (Engelm.) Britton & Rose
Cactaceae (Britton & Rose) 4: 36, fig. 33. 1923 (et: Orcutt Circular to Cactus Fanciers p.i. 1922).
Synonymy: 7
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Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Coryphantha compacta group

  • Coryphantha compacta (Engelm.) Britton & Rose: It is a small, very variable solitary species often with only radial spines, but occasionally central appears. Distribution: Chihuahua, Tamaulipas, and Durango.
  • Coryphantha palmeri Britton & Rose: Has usually one stout hooked central spines. Origin: Durango.
  • Coryphantha palmeri var. pectinata: has usually only radial spines and larger flowers.

18130 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Coryphantha palmeri var. pectinata Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
18131 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Coryphantha palmeri var. pectinata Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli


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