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Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum myriostigma

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Source-backed classification draft for Astrophytum myriostigma.

Scientific taxonomy article

Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum myriostigma Lem. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.1

The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Astrophytum.12

Its recorded native range/source remark is MEXICO, MXEDU, NORTHERNAMERICA, MXECO, MXEHI, MXEAG, MXECU, MXETA, MXEGU, MXE, MXENL, MXESL; NE. Mexico.1

POWO records the plant context as succulent subshrub, desert or dry shrubland.1

This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.

References

  1. Plants of the World Online. "Astrophytum myriostigma Lem.". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30030274-2 ↩
  2. GBIF Secretariat. "Astrophytum myriostigma". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/7282451 ↩

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Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum myriostigma

Astrophytum myriostigma is a highly ornamental, spineless cactus species belonging to the Cactaceae family. It is commonly known as "Bishop's Cap Cactus" or "Bishop's Hat Cactus." Its name, derived from Greek "astro" (star) and "phyton" (plant), refers to the distinctive star shaped appearance of the plant's crown . This species is typically characterized by five prominent vertical ribs, which give it its unique star like or miter like shape. Some varieties may feature four or more ribs.

Green Bishop's Cap Cactus

Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum

Green Bishop's Cap Cactus

Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum is a cleaner green, reduced flecking form of Astrophytum myriostigma , the Bishop's Cap cactus. It should not be presented as Star Cactus; Star Cactus belongs to the Astrophytum asterias line.

Green Bishop's Cap Cactus

Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum

Green Bishop's Cap Cactus

Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum is a cleaner green, reduced flecking form of Astrophytum myriostigma , the Bishop's Cap cactus. It should not be presented as Star Cactus; Star Cactus belongs to the Astrophytum asterias line.