Genus

Melocactus

Q: What is Melocactus?

Melocactus is a genus level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Melocactus.

Auto-generated taxonomy record for Melocactus.

Child Taxa

Plants In This Group

Melocactus acunae

Melocactus acunae León is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus andinus

Melocactus andinus R.Gruber ex N.P.Taylor is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus azureus

Melocactus azureus Buining & Brederoo is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus bahiensis

Melocactus bahiensis (Britton & Rose) Luetzelb. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus bellavistensis

Melocactus bellavistensis Rauh & Backeb. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus braunii

Melocactus braunii Esteves is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus brederooanus

Melocactus brederooanus Buining is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus broadwayi

Melocactus broadwayi (Britton & Rose) Houghton is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus calderanus

Melocactus calderanus Eerkens is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus caroli-linnaei

Melocactus caroli-linnaei N.P.Taylor is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus conoideus

Melocactus conoideus Buining & Brederoo is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus curvispinus

Melocactus curvispinus Pfeiff. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus deinacanthus

Melocactus deinacanthus Buining & Brederoo is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus ernestii

Melocactus ernestii Vaupel is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus estevesii

Melocactus estevesii P.J.Braun is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus evae

Melocactus evae Z.Mészáros is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus excavatus

Melocactus excavatus J.Forbes is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus ferreophilus

Melocactus ferreophilus Buining & Brederoo is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus lanssensianus

Melocactus lanssensianus P.J.Braun is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus lasyacanthus

Melocactus lasyacanthus Sprenger is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus lemarii

Melocactus lemarii (Monv. ex Lem.) Miq. ex Lem. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus leopoldii

Melocactus leopoldii De Smet ex T.Moore & Mast. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus levitestatus

Melocactus levitestatus Buining & Brederoo is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus macracanthos

Melocactus macracanthos (Salm-Dyck) Link & Otto is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus matanzanus

Melocactus matanzanus León is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus mazelianus

Melocactus mazelianus Říha is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus monoclonos

Melocactus monoclonos DC. ex Steud. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus montevidensis

Melocactus montevidensis J.F.Cels is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus nagyi

Melocactus nagyi Z.Mészáros is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus natalensis

Melocactus natalensis (P.J.Braun & Esteves) N.P.Taylor is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus neoviridescens

Melocactus neoviridescens Guiggi is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus neryi

Melocactus neryi K.Schum. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus ocampo

Melocactus ocampo Ser. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus octogonus

Melocactus octogonus J.Forbes is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus oreas

Melocactus oreas Miq. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus pachyacanthus

Melocactus pachyacanthus Buining & Brederoo is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus paucispinus

Melocactus paucispinus Heimen & R.J.Paul is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus pedernalensis

Melocactus pedernalensis M.M.Mejía & R.G.García is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus perezassoi

Melocactus perezassoi Areces is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus peruvianus

Melocactus peruvianus Vaupel is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus praerupticola

Melocactus praerupticola Areces is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus pruinosus

Melocactus pruinosus Werderm. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus pseudoviolaceus

Melocactus pseudoviolaceus Guiggi is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus radoczii

Melocactus radoczii Z.Mészáros is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus salvadorensis

Melocactus salvadorensis Werderm. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus santiagoensis

Melocactus santiagoensis D.Barrios & Majure is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus schatzlii

Melocactus schatzlii H.Till & R.Gruber is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus sergipensis

Melocactus sergipensis N.P.Taylor & Meiado is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus smithii

Melocactus smithii (Alexander) Buining ex G.D.Rowley is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus stramineus

Melocactus stramineus Suringar is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus violaceus

Melocactus violaceus Pfeiff. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus viridis

Melocactus viridis Lawr. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus zehntneri

Melocactus zehntneri (Britton & Rose) Luetzelb. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus × albicephalus

Melocactus × albicephalus Buining & Brederoo is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus × horridus

Melocactus × horridus Werderm. is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Melocactus × trachycephalus

Melocactus × trachycephalus Suringar is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melocactus?

Melocactus is a genus-level taxonomy entry identified by the scientific name Melocactus.

Which rank is Melocactus?

Melocactus is shown as a genus in our botanical dictionary.

Which groups sit below Melocactus?

Child taxonomy entries include Melocactus acunae, Melocactus andinus, Melocactus azureus, Melocactus bahiensis, Melocactus bellavistensis, Melocactus braunii, Melocactus brederooanus, Melocactus broadwayi, Melocactus calderanus, Melocactus caroli-linnaei, Melocactus conoideus, Melocactus curvispinus, Melocactus deinacanthus, Melocactus ernestii, Melocactus estevesii, Melocactus evae, Melocactus excavatus, Melocactus ferreophilus, Melocactus lanssensianus, Melocactus lasyacanthus, Melocactus lemarii, Melocactus leopoldii, Melocactus levitestatus, Melocactus macracanthos, Melocactus matanzanus, Melocactus mazelianus, Melocactus monoclonos, Melocactus montevidensis, Melocactus nagyi, Melocactus natalensis, Melocactus neoviridescens, Melocactus neryi, Melocactus ocampo, Melocactus octogonus, Melocactus oreas, Melocactus pachyacanthus, Melocactus paucispinus, Melocactus pedernalensis, Melocactus perezassoi, Melocactus peruvianus, Melocactus praerupticola, Melocactus pruinosus, Melocactus pseudoviolaceus, Melocactus radoczii, Melocactus salvadorensis, Melocactus santiagoensis, Melocactus schatzlii, Melocactus sergipensis, Melocactus smithii, Melocactus stramineus, Melocactus violaceus, Melocactus viridis, Melocactus zehntneri, Melocactus × albicephalus, Melocactus × horridus, Melocactus × trachycephalus.

Are there plants related to Melocactus?

Yes. Related dictionary entries include Melocactus acunae, Melocactus andinus, Melocactus azureus, Melocactus bahiensis.

Is this taxonomy page a care guide?

No. This page explains scientific classification; light, watering, and safety guidance belongs on individual plant pages.

Is Melocactus a product category?

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Why is the Latin name shown?

The Latin scientific name reduces ambiguity between common names across languages and regions.

Where can I see the parent ranks?

The taxonomy card shows the parent ranks of Melocactus inside the scientific hierarchy.

Can this page change over time?

Yes. Taxonomy and dictionary content can be updated as botanical data, greenhouse observations, and collection records improve.

Why is this different from a plant detail page?

This page explains a classification node. Individual plant pages contain care notes, collection links, and practical growing information.