Family Cactaceae Higher classification Cacteae | Scientific name Pelecyphora Rank Genus | |
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Similar Hatchet Cactus, Cactus, Turbinicarpus, Strombocactus disciformis, Obregonia denegrii |
Hatchet cactus pelecyphora aselliformis grafted onto pereskiopsis mexico grafting
Pelecyphora is a genus of cacti, comprising 2 species. They originate from Mexico.
Contents
- Hatchet cactus pelecyphora aselliformis grafted onto pereskiopsis mexico grafting
- Pelecyphora aselliformis
- Taxonomy
- Synonyms
- Conservation Status
- References
Pelecyphora is known for its medicinal properties and may have been utilized as a psychoactive in the same way as Lophophora williamsii. It is known as "Peyotillo".

Pelecyphora aselliformis
Taxonomy

Synonyms

Conservation Status

Both P. aselliformis and P. strobiliformis are classified as being of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, however both species are contained in Appendix 1 of CITES species (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) as at June 2013.

References
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