Cryptocereus

Cryptocereus Alexander ()
🌵 Author(s)
🌵 Type Cryptocereus anthonyanus
Etymology

Greek kryptos ‘hidden, secret’ + Cereus, the name of a genus of columnar cacti and a designation for columnar cacti in general. The genus was long overlooked in a well-explored area.


How to cite

Maarten H.J. van der Meer (2022 Feb 05). Cryptocereus. Dictionary of Cactus Names. Retrieved from https://www.cactusnames.org/Cryptocereus

Other resources
🌵 International Plant Names Index
🌵 Plants of the World Online
🌵 Tropicos
🌵 Biodiversity Heritage Library
🌵 Wikipedia
🌵 Wikispecies