Pterocacteae

<i>Pterocactus</i>

Pterocactus

Genus of cacti

Pterocactus (from Greek pteron, "wing", referring to the saucer-shaped seed of these plants) is a genus of the cactus family (Cactaceae), comprising 9 species. All Pterocactus have tuberous roots and are endemic to South and Western Argentina. The genus has been given its own tribe, the Pterocacteae.

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Species

Species of the genus Pterocactus according to Plants of the World Online As of January 2023:[1]

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References

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    "Pterocactus K.Schum. - Plants of the World Online". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-01-19.


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