Neoporteria curvispina f. robusta
Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 28: 55. 1966
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Neoporteria curvispina f. robusta
Author
(F.Ritter) Donald & G.D.Rowley
Chinese genus
智利球属
Chinese name
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Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Description
It is a spherical plants usually solitary characterized by relatively short but very strong and thick spines.It is one of the the innumerable form of Eriosyce curvipina which is among of the most wide-spread of the Eriosyce species. Plant belonging to this taxon are variable in appearance.
Flowers
Flowers are about 4 cm in diameter usually yellowish-greenish with reddish midribs. (but redder flowers are also reported)
Spines
Short but very strong and thick, stiff greyish-brown spines whit darker tip, young spines are brownish while older one became greyish.
Stem
Globular, up to 15 cm.