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Coryphantha octacantha
Scientific Name: Coryphantha octacantha
Family: Cactaceae
Category: Dicot
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Coryphantha octacantha
Coryphantha octacantha is a species of cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae.
Considerations for Pets
- As a cactus, Coryphantha octacantha may possess sharp spines or thorns.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Coryphantha octacantha (DC.) Britton & Rose
- Species Authority: (DC.) Britton & Rose
- Synonym: Mammillaria octacantha DC.
- Rank: Species
- Family: Cactaceae (Cactus Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
Synonyms
- Mammillaria octacantha
- Mammillaria macrothele
- Coryphantha macrothele
- Mammillaria clava
- Coryphantha clava
- Coryphantha asterias
Distribution and Habitat
- Coryphantha octacantha is endemic to Mexico.
- It has been reported in the Mexican states of Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, and Queretaro.
Nomenclature
- The name Coryphantha is derived from the Greek words "koryphe" meaning "head".
External Resources
- The Plant List
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)