© Prof. Ilham Alakbarov
Endangered
Cultivar
Primary
Accepted
Astrophytum asterias cv. Kikko Nudum violet
Astrophytum asterias cv. Kikko Nudum violet
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Astrophytum asterias cv. Kikko Nudum violet
Author
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Chinese genus
星球属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Flowers
Like those of the well known asterias yellow with a red throat.
Blooming Season
Spring to summer.
Spines
None.
Ribs
Usually 8.
Stem
Spherical flattened usually non-branched or few branched flat, violet. Diameter 3(8)16 cm. Height 2 to 6 cm.
Areoles
Round, cream-coloured till white hairy up to 6 (3-12) mm) of diameters. The areoles are normally set in a separation up to 10 mm
Violet Form
The schizochromic form (Astrophytum asterias cv. Kikko Nudum violetSN|26435]]SN|26435]]) has bright magenta-violet stems due to the absence (or reduced production) of chlorophyll pigments