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Sociedad Peruana
de Cactus y Suculentas (SPECS)

The Peruvian Cactus and Succulent Society



QUEPO XIII - 1999

Contents:
  • Glossary "M": from Machaerocereus to Myrtillocactus. (Latinlover).
  • The Linnaean Cacti (2): review of 9 additional species. (C. Ostolaza).
  • Ecology: Biological control of cactus as weeds. (Carmen Rosa).
  • Etnobotany (6): Wari and Chimu Cultures. (C. Ostolaza).
  • Medicine (2): Hypoglicemic Opuntias (P. Angulo et al.).
  • Legends: Echinopsis pachanoi as a watchman. (Carmen Rosa).
  • Philately: Conservation through stamps in Mexico and UN. (Cactofílico).
  • Art: Leoncio Villanueva, "Variations...". (Craso).
  • Literature: Octavio Paz. "Himno entre Ruinas" (Craso).
  • Gastronomy: "Nopalitos" and other dishes. (L. Vigueras and L. Portillo).
  • Habitat: Ica. Field work at Ica valleys. (V.Castro & M. Mamani).
  • Succulents: Tillandsia usneoides "Spanish moss". (G.Lombardi).
  • Habitat: Arequipa. 19 cacti species around the city. (N. Zambrano et al.).
  • Cactus: Variability in Matucana species. (M. Williams).
  • Habitat: Chile. Pan de Azúcar National Park. (G.Lombardi).
  • Growers: Irene de Lombardi. (Carmen Rosa).
  • Confidential: SPECS activities during 1999 (M.Caballero).
  • Book Reviews: "Cactus" (Starosta); "Copiapoa" (G. Charles) (M. Caballero).
  • Abstracts: English summaries. (Anglosaxon).

Cover Picture : Disocactus amazonicus

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