Xerophyte

Habit

It is a low growing miniature cactus species, that readily forms clumps of many heads.

Description

Rebutia canigueraliiSN|5130]] subs. rauschii f. aureispina (SulcoSN'>10863' alt='5130'>Rebutia canigueralii#SN#5130'>Sulco[[Rebutia canigueraliiSN' style='border

Roots

Conical.

Flowers

20-50 mm long, 35-50 mm wide; floral tube funnel-shaped yellowish green with tan coloured scales, tepals deep magenta with a clearer throat.

Blooming Season

Late spring.

Spines

9-11 short yellow radial spines, 1 to 5 mm long, pointing diagonally and downward, completely flattened against the tubercles, they take the characteristic form of a fishbone.

Stem

Individual stems 2(4) cm tall, 3(5) cm in diameter. The stem is covered by flat mauve and green coloured tubercles (about 5 mm wide)

Areoles

Long narrow with short white felt.