Rebutia canigueralii subs. pulchra
Cactaceae Consensus Init. 3: 6. 1997
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Rebutia canigueralii subs. pulchra
Author
(Cárdenas) Donald ex D.R.Hunt
Chinese genus
子孙球属
Chinese name
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Primary
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
Usually absent or 1-2 more or less erect.
Description
It is a low growing, mound forming, cactus which branches profusely from the base.
Roots
Conical
Flowers
Pale to dark magenta or red sometimes bicoloured with white throats. 3-4 cm long and in diameter. Floral tube funnel-shaped yellowish green with tan coloured scales,
Blooming Season
Flowers are produced in late spring and remain open for three or four days.
Stem
Dull olive-green tinged with red till dark violet, individual stems 40-50 mm in diameter, 20-30 mm tall. The stem is covered by flat tubercles (5mm wide) which vary in colour between dark green and violet. In older plants tubercles are arranged in up to 16 spiral line merging in the apex.
Radial Spines
10-12 yellow/brown, fine, bristle-like 2-4(-10) mm long. Pectinated, ± pointing diagonally and downward.
Fruits
Dark brownish red., 4 - 5 mm wide.
Areoles
Long narrow with short white felt.