Harrisia portoricensis
Harrisia portoricensis is a species of cactus in the genus Harrisia.[1][2] Its common names include higo chumbo and Puerto Rico applecactus. It is endemic to Puerto Rico, where it is known from three smaller islands off the coast of the main island.[3] The population is estimated at 59,000 on Mona Island, 148 individuals on Monito Island, and only 9 on Desecheo Island.[3]
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| Harrisia portoricensis | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Harrisia |
| Species: | H. portoricensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Harrisia portoricensis | |
References
- "Harrisia portoricensis". Integrated Taxonomic Information System.
- Harrisia
- USFWS. Higo Chumbo Five-year Review. January 2010.
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