Publication: Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 69(2): 71. fig. 1997
Origin and Habitat
Brazil Northeast (Rio Grande do Norte).
Locality: restinga Genipabu, in regione borealis urbis Natal
Melocactus violaceus subs. natalensis P.J.Braun & Esteves
Family: CACTACEAE · Variety or form of Melocactus violaceus