Melocactus levitestatus


Scientific Name: Melocactus levitestatus Buining & Brederoo
Synonym: Melocactus diersianus, Melocactus rubrispinus, Melocactus securituberculatus, Melocactus uebelmannianus, Melocactus uebelmannii, Melocactus warasii
Family: Cactaceae
(Melocactus levitestatus)
Melocactus levitestatus at Kuentz Nursery in early June

Origin: Brazil (Bahia, Minas Gerais)

Growth Habits: Solitary, globose, up to 30 inches tall (75 cm), 12 inches in diameter (30 cm)

The Melocactus levitestatus has 12-14 ribs.


 

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