Pelecyphora


Pelecyphora is a genus of cacti, comprising 2 species. They originate from Mexico.
Pelecyphora is known for its medicinal properties and may have been utilized as a psychoactive in the same way as Lophophora williamsii. It is known as "Peyotillo".

Taxonomy

The two accepted species are P. aselliformis and P. strobiliformis.

Synonymy

At genus level
At species level
The following are synonyms of species now placed outside of Pelecyphora:
Both ' and ' are classified as being of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, however both species are of CITES species as at June 2013.