Family Cactaceae Higher classification Cacteae | Scientific name Astrophytum Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Astrophytum myriostigma, Astrophytum asterias, Astrophytum ornatum, Astrophytum caput‑medusae, Astrophytum capricorne | ||
Astrophytum propagation from seeds care for seedlings
Astrophytum is a genus of six species of cacti, native to North America.
Contents
- Astrophytum propagation from seeds care for seedlings
- My astrophytum nudum cactus plant in twin bloom
- Species
- Synonymy
- References
These species are sometimes referred to as living rocks, though the term is also used for other genera, particularly Lithops (Aizoaceae). The generic name is derived from the Greek words άστρον (astron), meaning "star," and φυτόν (phyton), meaning "plant."
My astrophytum nudum cactus plant in twin bloom
Species
Synonymy
The genus has several synonyms:
There are a number of species synonyms sometimes seen:
References
Astrophytum Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA