Xerophyte

Habit

Stenocactus wippermanniiSN|6303]]SN|6303]], is a solitary perennial stem succulent.

Central Spines

3 awl-like, 2-6 cm long, the upper one almost round or more or less flat pressed and weakly curved, the lowers approximately straight, milky-white with almost blackish-brown base.

Flowers

1,5 cm long, white (or yellow) with purple or brownish midstrip.

Ribs

(25 -) 35 (-40), weakly wavy.

Stem

Spherically to elongated, up to 15 cm highly, dark-green.

Radial Spines

up to 18-22, sharp, white, up to (the lowest) 1,5 cm long.