A neotype for the name Echinocactus fossulatus is here designated and first record of Thelocactus hexaedrophorus, an endemic species to Mexico, Aguascalientes reported.

A study was conducted to ascertain the taxonomic validity of endangered taxon Echinocactus horizonthalonius var. nicholii and whether there may be other groups populations worthy subspecies status within range species. To test hypothesis that individuals E. are morphologically distinct from those typical variety, a multivariate analysis done compare degree morphological variation or phenotypic ...

Succulent cacti are remarkable plants with capabilities to withstand long periods of drought. However, their adult success is contingent on the early seedling stages, when plants are highly susceptible to the environment. To better understand their early coping strategies in a challenging environment, two developmental aspects (anatomy and morphology) in Polaskia chichipe and Echinocactus platy...