Ludwig Georg Karl Pfeiffer

German physician, zoologist and botanist (1805–1877).

Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer, also known as Louis Pfeiffer (4 July 1805 – 2 October 1877), was a German physician, botanist and conchologist.

Abbreviations: Pfeiff.
Occupations: zoological collector, physician, zoologist, pathologist, malacologist, conchologist, botanist, botanical collector
Citizenships: Kingdom of Prussia
Languages: Latin, German
Dates: 1805-07-04T00:00:00Z – 1877-10-02T00:00:00Z
Birth place: Kassel
Direct attributions: 62 plants, 0 fungi
Authorship mentions: 112 plants, 0 fungi

62 plants attributed, 50 plants contributed to112 plants:

Cephalocereus Pfeiff. 1838
plant genus in the cactaceae family
Cephalocereus is a genus of slow-growing, columnar-shaped, blue-green cacti. The genus is native to Mexico.
Opuntia microdasys (Angel's-wings) (Lehm.) Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
Opuntia microdasys (angel's-wings, bunny ears cactus, bunny cactus or polka-dot cactus) is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family, Cactaceae. It is native and endemic to central and northern Mexico.
Echinopsis oxygona (Pink Easter-lily Cactus) (Link) Zucc. ex Pfeiff. & Otto 1838
plant species in the cactaceae family
Echinopsis oxygona, also known as Eyries cactus, Easter lily cactus or sea-urchin cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to south Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. Some species that have been described separately, including Echinopsis eyriesii and Echinopsis tubiflora, are now considered to be synonymous. The features of the species include a large flower, with sharply pointed lavender or white petals, and a sweet scent.
Discocactus Pfeiff. 1837
plant genus in the cactaceae family
Discocactus is a genus of tropical cacti. Discocactus plants are endemic to southern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northern Paraguay. These species are in the risk of extinction in the wild.
Lepismium Pfeiff. 1835
plant genus in the cactaceae family
Lepismium is a genus of mostly epiphytic cacti, with seven species. They are found in tropical South America.
Cephalocereus senilis (Old-man Cactus) (Haw.) Pfeiff. 1838
endangered plant species in the cactaceae family
Cephalocereus senilis, the old man cactus, is a species of cactus native to Hidalgo and Veracruz in central Mexico. It is threatened in the wild, but widespread propagation and popularity in cultivation have reduced the demand on wild populations.
Cranichideae Pfeiff. 1873
plant tribe in the orchidaceae family
Cranichideae is an orchid tribe in the subfamily Orchidoideae.
Opuntia robusta (Wheel Cactus) H.L.Wendl. ex Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
Opuntia robusta, the wheel cactus, nopal tapon, or camuesa, is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is native and endemic to central and northern Mexico to within 100 miles (160 km) of the Arizona and New Mexico borders where it grow from 5,000 to 10,000 feet (1,500 to 3,000 m) on rocky slopes, open shrub lands, woodlands and mixed with other cactus and succulents.
Rhipsalis floccosa Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
Rhipsalis floccosa is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Mammillaria carnea Zucc. ex Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
Mammillaria carnea is a species of cactus in the subfamily Cactoideae.
Rhipsalis pachyptera Pfeiff. 1836
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Rhipsalis crispata (Haw.) Pfeiff. 1836
endangered plant species in the cactaceae family
Rhipsalis crispata is a species of terrestrial plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Porella platyphylla (Wall Scalewort) (L.) Pfeiff. 1855
plant species in the porellaceae family
Porella platyphylla is a species of liverwort belonging to the family Porellaceae. It has a Holarctic distribution, occurring across Eurasia and North America, where it typically grows on tree bark and rocks in areas with adequate rainfall. The species is most common in regions receiving at least 600 millimetres of annual precipitation. The species forms part of a complex taxonomic group that includes several closely related species and hybrids, with populations showing distinct genetic differences between continents despite their morphological similarity. The species is characterised by its
Melocactus violaceus (Turk's-cap Cactus) Pfeiff. 1835
vulnerable plant species in the cactaceae family
Melocactus violaceus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and sandy shores. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Melocactus curvispinus Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
Melocactus curvispinus is a species of Melocactus found from southern Mexico to Venezuela.
Opuntia pubescens (Velvet Bur Cactus) H.L.Wendl. ex Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Opuntia auberi Pfeiff. 1840
plant species in the cactaceae family
Opuntia auberi is a flower plant species belonging to the family Cactaceae. It is native to Central America in Cuba and the Antilles.
Mammillaria uncinata Zucc. ex Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
Mammillaria uncinata is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Mexico.
Mammillaria supertexta Mart. ex Pfeiff. 1837
endangered plant species in the cactaceae family
Mammillaria supertexta is a species of cactus in the tribe Cacteae. It is native to Oaxaca, Mexico.
Mammillaria haageana Pfeiff. 1836
plant species in the cactaceae family
Mammillaria haageana is a species of cacti in the tribe Cacteae. It is native to Mexico, where it is found commonly, and is widespread throughout much of the country.
Rhipsalis trigona Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Opuntia lasiacantha (Red Prickly Pear) Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Mammillaria eriacantha (Cactus) Link & Otto ex Pfeiff. 1837
vulnerable plant species in the cactaceae family
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Mammillaria nivosa (Woolly Nipple Cactus) Link ex Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
Mammillaria nivosa is a species of cactus also known by the name woolly nipple cactus and is native to the Caribbean.
Opuntia puberula Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Opuntia undulata Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Opuntia orbiculata (Western Pricklypear) Salm-Dyck ex Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Rhipsalis platycarpa Pfeiff. 1837
plant species in the cactaceae family
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Porella navicularis (Tree Ruffle Liverwort) (Lehm. & Lindenb.) Pfeiff. 1855
plant species in the porellaceae family
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Rhipsalis rhombea (Salm-Dyck) Pfeiff. 1836
plant species in the cactaceae family
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