Echinomastus
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Echinomastus (meaning "spiny breast") was a formerly recognized genus of cacti. As of February 2024[update], it is accepted as a synonym of Sclerocactus.[1] Species formerly placed in the genus are native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.[2]
Former species
Formerly accepted species include:[3]
- Echinomastus erectocentrus (J.M.Coult.) Britton & Rose → Sclerocactus johnsonii subsp. erectocentrus (J.M.Coult.) M.A.Bake
- Echinomastus johnsonii (Parry ex Engelm.) E.M.Baxter → Sclerocactus johnsonii (Parry ex Engelm.) N.P.Taylor
- Echinomastus mariposensis Hester → Sclerocactus mariposensis (Hester) N.P.Taylor
References
- ↑ "Echinomastus Britton & Rose". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ↑ Zimmerman, Allan D. & Parfitt, Bruce D. "Echinomastus". In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (ed.). Flora of North America (online). eFloras.org. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ↑ "Search for 'Echinomastus'". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
