Studies on Mexican cactaceae. II. Opuntia megarrhiza, a poorly known endemic from San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Por:
Hernandez H.M., Gomez-Hinostrosa C., Barcenas R.T.
Publicada:
1 ene 2001
Resumen:
Opuntia megarrhiza Rose (Cactaceae) is a species endemic to central San Luis Potosí, Mexico that, since originally described in 1906, has remained poorly understood. A comprehensive morphological description is presented and its presumed taxonomic affinity with O. chaffeyi is discussed. General accounts of its distribution, ecology, uses, and conservation status are presented.
Filiaciones:
Hernandez H.M.:
Departamento de Botanica, Instituto de Biologia, UNAM, Apartado Postal 70-233, Mexico, 04510, Mexico
Gomez-Hinostrosa C.:
Departamento de Botanica, Instituto de Biologia, UNAM, Apartado Postal 70-233, Mexico, 04510, Mexico
Barcenas R.T.:
Departamento de Botanica, Instituto de Biologia, UNAM, Apartado Postal 70-233, Mexico, 04510, Mexico
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