Micranthocereus

Micranthocereus
Micranthocereus estevesii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Tribe: Cereeae
Subtribe: Cereinae
Genus:
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]

Subgenus Image Scientific name Distribution
Austrocephalocereus Micranthocereus albicephalus Brazil
Micranthocereus aureispinus F.Ritter Brazil
Micranthocereus purpureus Bahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus streckeri Bahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus violaciflorus Minas Gerais - Brazil
Siccobaccatus Micranthocereus estevesii Distrito Federal - Brazil
Micranthocereus Micranthocereus alvinii Bahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus auriazureus Brazil (Minas Gerais)
Micranthocereus flaviflorus Bahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus hofackerianus Bahia - Brazil
Micranthocereus polyanthus Bahia - Brazil

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Micranthocereus Backeb.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2022-03-06
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