Opuntia cardiosperma K.Schum. in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 9: 150. 1899

is basionym for Platyopuntia cardiosperma (K.Schum.) F.Ritter, Kakteen Südamerika 1: 246. 1979

is basionym for Opuntia elata var. cardiosperma (K.Schum.) R.Kiesling, Fl. Il. Entre Ríos IVB: 412. 2005

Lectotype (designated by Leuenberger, B. E. 2001: 1741): Paraguay, near Recoleta, in the vicinity of Asunción, 3 Mar 1899, J.D. Anisits Cact. n. 64 (B, in spirit)

Taxon for this name

Opuntia cardiosperma K.Schum.

1. Leuenberger, B. E. 2001: The type specimen of Opuntia cardiosperma (Cactaceae), new synonyms and new records from Argentina and Paraguay. – Willdenowia 31: 171-179