Xerophyte

Central Spines

Usually 1, long, curly, 4-10 cm long.

Description

Echinopsis haematanthaSN|12412]]SN|12412]] subs. hualfinensis, best known in cultivation as Lobivia hualfinensisSN|12432]]SN|12432]], is a small geophyte cactus, usually solitary o slowly branching to form small clumps.

Roots

Tap root.

Flowers

Diurnal, broadly funnelform, orange to bright red 3-4 cm wide, with usually a white or cream-yellowish throat circle.

Spines

Heavy, curving, pink/brown or orangish.

Ribs

Up to 12 (but usually less) vertical or slightly spiraling, low.

Stem

Globose to shot cylindrical, Silky grey-green olive- green to pinkish or brownish-green. p to 12 cm tall , 5-7 cm in diameter.

Radial Spines

8 to 12, bent against the plant body, interlacing, 1-3 cm long.

Fruits

Globose to ovoid, green to brownish-violet, semidry, dehiscent.