Melocactus paucispinus

Melocactus paucispinus is a species of cactus. It is endemic to Brazil, where it is known only from Bahia. Its populations are scattered in sand and gravel substrates.[1]

Melocactus paucispinus
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M. paucispinus
Binomial name
Melocactus paucispinus
Heimen & R.J.Paul

References

  1. Braun, P., Machado, M., Taylor, N.P. & Zappi, D. 2013. Melocactus paucispinus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013. Downloaded on 18 September 2015.


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