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Endangered
CITES App. II
Primary
Coryphantha retusa var. pallidispina
Cactaceae (Backeberg) 6: 3874. 1962
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Coryphantha retusa var. pallidispina
Author
Backeb.
Chinese genus
顶花球属/菠萝球属
Chinese name
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Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Note
Coryphantha retusaSN|10405]]SN|2315]] is a widespread and variable species that has received an undue number of names. The differences usually concern only the spination, however the colouring, size and density of spines is greatly influenced by the conditions of culture, at lower light levels the spines are less numerous, delicate and white, while with strong solar radiation the spines are stronger with a darker tint. Minor differences can also be found in the colour of flowers sometime with a paler or darker yellow tint, and in the size and shape of tubercles.