Mammillaria sp. f. cristata SB500 Cuatrocienagas, Coahuila, Mexico
Mammillaria sp. f. cristata SB500 Cuatrocienagas, Coahuila, Mexico
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Mammillaria sp. f. cristata SB500 Cuatrocienagas, Coahuila, Mexico
Author
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Chinese genus
乳突球属
Chinese name
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Accepted
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Habit
It is a small low growing crested cactus that will slowly forms tangled groups up to 20 cm in diameter.
Description
The Mammillaria sp. SB500 Cuatrocienagas, Coahuila, MexicoSN|9075]]SN|13771]] is a tiny form of Mammillaria lasiacanthaSN|13771]]SN|9075]] that may retain plumose spines at maturity. The crested form - despite to its beauty - is still very rare and sought after by collectors, for its unique features.
Roots
Diffuse not enlarged.
Flowers
1-2,5 cm tall an in diameter, white or cream, usually with sharply defined midstripes of green, yellow, tan, pink, pale purple, or reddish, blooming from January to March
Spines
40-80 per areole, in several series but all equally thin, mostly appressed, white or very pale pink, often minutely tipped pinkish brown, innocuous, bristlelike, 0,5-6 mm, plumose, all interpreted as radial, innermost spines shortest. No central spines.
Stem
Fan-shaped about 3,5 thick,. Axils bare.
Fruits
Scarlet, cylindric or clavate, 10-25 mm long with floral remnant persistent ripening in June August.