Gymnocalycium andreae var. matznetteri
Gymnocalycium 13(4): 379 (abb. 9-10, 14). 2000 [October 2000]
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Gymnocalycium andreae var. matznetteri
Author
Rausch
Chinese genus
裸萼球属
Chinese name
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Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Habit
It branches basally to form small mounds.
Description
Gymnocalycium bruchiiSN|14835]]SN|14835]] subs. matznetteri is a miniature clumping succulent. This plant distingushes from the other “bruchii” for the shinning white or pale pink flowers and for the larger sized stems. The other characteristics clearly show that they are related with Gymnocalycium bruchiiSN|14835]]SN|14835]], namely form of tubercles, spines, flowers and fruits.
Flowers
Bell to funnel-shaped, 6 cm wide, pure white or with an pale shade of lavender in early spring, followed by olive-green fruits.
Spines
Brownish bristly, straight or curved
Stem
Flattened, blue-green, thick growing up to 4-6 cm in diameter, 2-6 cm long.