Consolea spinosissima
Consolea spinosissima
Consolea spinosissima
Consolea spinosissima (Mill.) Lem. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.1
The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Consolea.12
Its recorded native range/source remark is SOUTHERNAMERICA, JAMOO, CARIBBEAN, JAM; S. Jamaica.1
POWO records the plant context as succulent shrub or tree, seasonally dry tropical.1
This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.
References
- Plants of the World Online. "Consolea spinosissima (Mill.) Lem.". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:131109-1 ↩
- GBIF Secretariat. "Consolea spinosissima". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/3944458 ↩
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Consolea spinosissima?
Consolea spinosissima is a species-level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Consolea spinosissima.
Which rank is Consolea spinosissima?
Consolea spinosissima is shown as a species in our botanical dictionary.
Which groups sit below Consolea spinosissima?
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Are there plants related to Consolea spinosissima?
Yes. Related dictionary entries include Consolea spinosissima.
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