Morangaya
Morangaya
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species Cactaceae
Morphological Summary
Monotypic genus of Cactaceae endemic to Baja California, Mexico and Cedros Island. Characterized by thin hanging or climbing stems (saxicolous epiphyte), tufted spines, and red diurnal flowers. Known as the "hanging cactus of Baja California". Segregated from Echinocereus by Rowley in 1974 based on the hanging habit and hummingbird pollination.
Distribution Mexico (Baja California: coastal cliffs and Cedros Island)
Conservation CITES Appendix II. Very restricted distribution.
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MonotypicHangingBaja California Endemic
Morangaya pensilis
Hanging Baja California cactus
Specimen ID RN-MORG-00002
Origin México (Baja California Sur)
Type species
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CrestedUltra rare
Morangaya pensilis f. cristata
Crested hanging cactus
Specimen ID RN-MORG-00003
Origin México (Baja California Sur)
Type crested form
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Morangaya pensilis (K.Brandegee) G.D.Rowley
Baja Hanging Cactus
Specimen ID RN-MORG-00001
Origin México (Baja California: acantilados costeros, isla Cedros y adyacentes, 0–500 m)
Type Cactus