Leptocereus cremnophilus

Leptocereus cremnophilus Hoxey & Gdaniec ()
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Etymology

Greek krÄ“mnos ‘cliff’ + Greek philos ‘loving, friend’. For “the exclusive cliffdwelling habitat of this species, which is unique for Leptocereus in Hispaniola”. Compare Espostoa cremnophila, also published by Hoxey.


How to cite

Maarten H.J. van der Meer (2023 Jul 11). Leptocereus cremnophilus. Dictionary of Cactus Names. Retrieved from https://www.cactusnames.org/leptocereus-cremnophilus