Espostoopsis dybowskii
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| Espostoopsis dybowskii (Rol.-Goss.) Buxb. |
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Gerocephalus dybowskii (Rol.-Goss.) F.Ritter |
Espostoopsis dybowskii is a species of cacti and the sole species of its genus (Espostoopsis). Its specific name is formed from Greek (opsis meaning "view"), referring to its resemblance with the genus Espostoa, with which it is often confused. The plant is known from northern Bahia, Brazil.
[edit] Synonymy
The genus Espostoopsis has been brought into synonymy with Gerocephalus F.Ritter.
[edit] References
- Taylor (2002). Espostoopsis dybowskii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is endangered
