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Coryphantha clava

Coryphantha clava

Austrocactus coxii

Austrocactus coxii

Ferocactus johnstonianus

Ferocactus johnstonianus

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Onzuka quadricostatum

Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Onzuka quadricostatum

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus subs. andersonii

Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus subs. andersonii

Gymnocalycium anisitsii subs. multiproliferum

Gymnocalycium anisitsii subs. multiproliferum

Echinopsis lageniformis f. monstruosa cristata variegata

Echinopsis lageniformis f. monstruosa cristata variegata

Astrophytum caput-medusae

Astrophytum caput-medusae

Tephrocactus aoracanthus

Tephrocactus aoracanthus

Mammillaria sp. (hybrids) f. variegata

Mammillaria sp. (hybrids) f. variegata

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.