Taxon:
Opuntia compressa auct.
Summary
Comment:
non Opuntia compressa J. F. Macbr., nom. superfl., originally based on Cactus compressus Salisb., an illegitimate, superfluous name (Shenzhen ICN 52) (= O. ficus-indica (L.) Mill. by lectotypification in Taxon 42:426. 1993)
Verified:
06/10/1999
ARS Systematic Botanists.
Autonyms (not in current use), synonyms and invalid designations
Reference(s)
- Benson, L. 1982. The cacti of the United States and Canada
- Correll, D. S. & M. C. Johnston. 1970. Manual of the vascular plants of Texas
- Hunt, D. 1992. CITES Cactaceae checklist
- Leuenberger, B. E. 1993. Interpretation and typification of Cactus opuntia L., Opuntia vulgaris Mill., and O. humifusa (Rafin.) Rafin. (Cactaceae). Taxon 42:419-429. URL: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/iapt/tax
- McGregor, R. L. et al. (The Great Plains Flora Association). 1986. Flora of the Great Plains.