Xerophyte

Note

Rod and Ken Preston-Mafham (1997) proposed a different classification and placed Rebutia patericalyxSN|5033]]SN|5044]] as a synonym of Rebutia deminutaSN|5044]]SN|4953]] (Web.) Br.& R.

Flowers

Scarlet , 3.5 cm or more cm long and wide. Pericarpel with white wool and bristles.

Spines

12-15, pale yellow to white, pointing sideways, 3 to 6mm long, sometimes with one similar central spine. All with tiny pubescent hairs visible only with a magnifying glass,

Ribs

13 to 16 ill-defined.

Stem

Single-stemmed to sparsely clustering, green, 1.3 to 3 cm wide.

Areoles

1-2 mm long, with white wool.