Gymnocalycium horridispinum subs. achirasense

Endangered

CITES App. II

Gymnocalycium horridispinum subs. achirasense

Gymnocalycium Habitat Culture 154. 2009

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Gymnocalycium

Species

Gymnocalycium horridispinum subs. achirasense

Author

(H.Till & Schatzl) G.J.Charles

Chinese genus

裸萼球属

Chinese name

Primary

Gymnocalycium monvillei subs. achirasense

Accepted

Gymnocalycium monvillei subs. achirasense

DescriptionEdit description

Central Spines

Usually absent, or 1 erected one.

Seeds

Dark brown.

Description

It is a (usually) solitary geophytic cactus.

Flowers

Are some of the largest in this genus, often growing larger than the plant!, 6 up to 7 cm long and wide, dark to light purple, with a darker mid-strip.

Ribs

12-15

Stem

Flattened or globular, grey-green to olive green, 5-6 cm in diameter, up to 5 cm tall, but in cultivation it can become 7-8 cm high (or more) over the years.

Radial Spines

Stout 10 up to 12, but usually less in young plants, bent against the body.

Fruits

Green

Endangered

CITES App. II