As many of you already know, the cacti family is a largely confusing and dynamic place when it comes to nomenclature.

Throughout this page, I have used Dr. Edward F. Anderson's book, The Cactus Family, and Cites Cactaceae Checklist as reference.

In addition, note that I have chosen to keep some of plants
under their old names but have made reference (in italics) to the current names under the Synonym(s) field.