Tephrocactus aoracanthus Lem.

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Tephrocactus

Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous plant.
Life form perennial
Growth form -
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Environment

Light -
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Hardiness (USDA) 7-11

Usage

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Edible -
Therapeutic use -
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

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Images

Habit

Tephrocactus aoracanthus habit picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Tephrocactus aoracanthus habit picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Tephrocactus aoracanthus leaf picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Tephrocactus aoracanthus leaf picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Tephrocactus aoracanthus flower picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Tephrocactus aoracanthus flower picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)
Tephrocactus aoracanthus flower picture by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Distribution

Tephrocactus aoracanthus world distribution map, present in Argentina

Conservation status

Tephrocactus aoracanthus threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

LSID -
WFO ID wfo-0001289276
COL ID 7BQJM
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Synonyms

Opuntia formidabilis Opuntia acracantha Opuntia hossei Opuntia tuberiformis Cactus ovatus Tephrocactus hossei Cereus ovatus Tephrocactus aoracanthus Cereus ovatus Opuntia ovata Opuntia aoracantha