Tacinga


Tacinga is a genus in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to northeast Brazil. Once thought to be monotypic, the genus now comprises 10 species and 3 hybrids.

Species

As of 2025, Plants of [the World Online] accept these species:
ImageScientific nameDistribution
Tacinga armata J.G.Freitas & E.M.AlmeidaBrazil
Tacinga braunii EstevesEastern Brazil
Tacinga funalis Britton & RoseBrazil.
Tacinga gladispina J.G.Freitas & E.M.AlmeidaNortheastern brazil
Tacinga inamoena N.P.Taylor & StuppyBrazil.
Tacinga lilae Majure & R.PuenteNorth venezuela
Tacinga palmadora N.P.Taylor & StuppyBrazil.
Tacinga saxatilis N.P.Taylor & StuppyCentral Brazil
Tacinga subcylindrica M.Machado & N.P.TaylorNortheast Brazil
Tacinga werneri N.P.Taylor & StuppyBrazil

Natural Hybrids