The collection of Mammillaria Haw. in the “Alexandru Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute)

Abstract

The article presents the characteristics of the genus Mammillaria Haw. in the light of the classification proposed by D.Hunt. It also describes the dynamics of development of the collection of representatives of the genus Mammillaria in the “Alexandru Ciubotaru” National Botanical Garden (Institute). The results of the systematization, revision and identification of the species genului Mammillaria from the collection are presented below.