Digitostigma

3 species Cactaceae

Morphological Summary

Monotypic genus of cacti in the subfamily Cactoideae, endemic to northeastern Mexico. Distinguished by its elongated, finger-like tubercles giving it a "Medusa head" appearance. Recently described with a very restricted distribution.

Distribution Mexico (Nuevo León, Tamaulipas)

Conservation Vulnerable due to very restricted distribution and pressure from collection and habitat loss

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SpeciesMonotypicRecently discovered

Digitostigma caput-medusae

Medusa head cactus

Specimen ID RN-DIGST-00002

Origin México (Nuevo León)

Type species

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Crested FormExtremely rare

Digitostigma caput-medusae f. cristata

Crested Medusa head cactus

Specimen ID RN-DIGST-00003

Origin México / cultivado

Type crested form

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Digitostigma caput-medusae Velazco & Nevárez

Medusa head cactus

Specimen ID RN-DIGST-00001

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