Harrisia taetra Areces in Revista Jard. Bot. Nac. Univ. Habana 1: 17. 1980 sec. Franck 2016
- Holotype: Cuba, Pinar del Río Province, Peninsula de Guanahacabibes, Terraza, costera la Iguana, en la carretera al cabo de San Antonio, 27 Mar 1973, A. E. Areces-Mallea 37991 (HAJB)
Distribution (General)
Cuba: Southwest Pinar del Río Prov.
Etymology
From taeter, meaning horrid, repulsive, etc. referring to the thick, spiny stems.