Xerophyte

Leaves

The stem apex of the Matucana aureifloraSN|5937]]SN|5937]] is unusual among globular cacti in having a visible scale leaf, subtending each areole when young

Description

Flattened to globular cactus.

Roots

Tap root.

Flowers

Yellow to golden , 5 cm long, 3-4cm in diameter in several flushes, in spring and summer. They stay open day and night.

Spines

Curved inward, pectinated glassy yellowish to amber coloured with brown bases.

Stem

10 cm tall, 12 cm or more in diameter.