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Astrophytum asterias cv. Ruri Kabuto Nisiki (Yellow)

Astrophytum asterias cv. Ruri Kabuto Nisiki (Yellow)

Rebutia knizei

Rebutia knizei

Gymnocalycium marsoneri subs. megatae

Gymnocalycium marsoneri subs. megatae

Rebutia violaciflora

Rebutia violaciflora

Discocactus ferricola

Discocactus ferricola

Matucana haynei

Matucana haynei

Strombocactus corregidorae

Strombocactus corregidorae

Hylocereus undatus

Hylocereus undatus

Notocactus ottonis var. vencluianus

Notocactus ottonis var. vencluianus

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Onzuka cristata

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Onzuka cristata

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.