Corynopuntia aggeria
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| Corynopuntia aggeria | |
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| File:Corynopuntia aggeria.jpg | |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily | Opuntioideae |
| Tribe | |
| SubTribe | |
| Genus | Corynopuntia |
| Species | Corynopuntia aggeria |
| Notes | Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019). |
Corynopuntia aggeria is a species of cactus in the genus Corynopuntia, native to Mexico.
Description
Corynopuntia aggeria is a low-growing cactus forming clumps of cylindrical to club-shaped segments. The segments are green and covered with areoles bearing spines and glochids.
Spines are typically stiff and variable in length, often pale to brownish. Glochids are present and can be easily detached.
Flowers are usually yellowish to greenish, appearing at the tips of the segments. Fruits are dry and may remain attached to the plant.
Distribution
- Mexico
Taxonomy
According to Joël Lodé, this species is recognized within the genus Corynopuntia.
Synonyms
- (No confirmed synonyms available in provided sources)
Notes
- Belongs to a group of opuntioid cacti with cylindrical segments.
- Adapted to arid environments.
- Taxonomically stable within the genus.
Cultivation
- requires excellent drainage
- prefers full sun
- drought tolerant
- minimal watering
