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New entries:

Copiapoa goldii

Copiapoa goldii

Astrophytum ornatum cv. Kikko

Astrophytum ornatum cv. Kikko

Copiapoa minima

Copiapoa minima

Cumulopuntia boliviana

Cumulopuntia boliviana

Rebutia albiareolata

Rebutia albiareolata

Sclerocactus spinosior

Sclerocactus spinosior

Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum

Gymnocalycium paraguayense f. fleischerianum

Arrojadoa dinae

Arrojadoa dinae

Ferocactus glaucescens

Ferocactus glaucescens

Echinocereus poselgeri f. cristata

Echinocereus poselgeri f. 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.