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Echinocereus reichenbachii subs. fitchii

Echinocereus reichenbachii subs. fitchii

Astrophytum myriostigma var. tricostatum f. nudum variegatum

Astrophytum myriostigma var. tricostatum f. nudum variegatum

Coryphantha vogtherriana

Coryphantha vogtherriana

Cleistocactus baumannii

Cleistocactus baumannii

Mammillaria elongata f. cristata

Mammillaria elongata f. cristata

Echinocactus parryi

Echinocactus parryi

Astrophytum asterias cv. Thirteen ribs

Astrophytum asterias cv. Thirteen ribs

Thelocactus bicolor

Thelocactus bicolor

Rebutia mamillosa var. australis

Rebutia mamillosa var. australis

Rebutia oculata

Rebutia oculata

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.