Xerophyte

Description

Melocactus evaeSN|23686]]SN|23691]], is generally included within (as a synonym of) Melocactus harlowiiSN|23691]]SN|23686]] (Britton & Rose) Vaupel. This species can pride itself with having the largest flowers in the harlowii-group (up to 2 cm), while its stem is perhaps one of the smallest among its closest relatives.

Note

This member of the Cactaceae family was given this name in honour of the wife of the author, Éva Visnyovszky, herself a microbiologist.

Cephalium

Cylindrical, slightly flattened 25-35 mm tall and 30-45 mm in diameter with thin, rigid, orange/red spines.

Flowers

Pink purple 7 to 9(-20) mm in diameter.

Spines

Needle-like somewhat flexible. Central spines 2-4 20-25 mm long. Radial spines 10-15 about 10-15 mm long.

Stem

Columnar, thin, 15-20(-29) cm tall 6-8 cm in diameter.