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Pediocactus peeblesianus

Pediocactus peeblesianus

Echinopsis atacamensis subs. pasacana

Echinopsis atacamensis subs. pasacana

Sclerocactus uncinatus subs. crassihamatus var. mathssonii

Sclerocactus uncinatus subs. crassihamatus var. mathssonii

Mammillaria microhelia

Mammillaria microhelia

Ariocarpus scaphirostris

Ariocarpus scaphirostris

Hylocereus undatus

Hylocereus undatus

Melocactus harlowii subs. perezassoi

Melocactus harlowii subs. perezassoi

Lophophora williamsii var. cristata

Lophophora williamsii var. cristata

Praecereus euchlorus

Praecereus euchlorus

Rebutia neocumingii

Rebutia neocumingii

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.