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Hechtia hidalguense (K. Romero, C.T. Hornung & I. Ramírez) Ined.

(2020)

Type: Mexico. Hidalgo: Pacula, Río Moctezuma, 20°57'37.1"N, 99°23'27.6"W, 1076 m, 22–23 Mar 2012, CT Hornung-Leoni, M González-Ledesma, J. Bueno 1389♂ (Holotype: HGOM)

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Distribution: Mexico: Hidalgo, Querétaro

Habitat: it grows on rocky cliffs and vertical walls, 650–1327 m. Elev.

Etymology: The specific epithet refers to the Mexican state of Hidalgo, where most of its populations are located

Phenology: Plants can be found blooming from March to June. Fruiting specimens have been collected March–May.

Hechtia hidalguense