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Endangered
CITES App. II
Primary
Mammillaria microcarpa f. cristata
Mammillaria microcarpa f. cristata
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Mammillaria microcarpa f. cristata
Author
hort.
Chinese genus
乳突球属
Chinese name
-
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Description
Mammillaria microcarpaSN|33814]]SN|9210]] is a small solitary or clustering cactus with globose stems, the areoles with usually hooked central spines standing out perpendicular to the plant surface. This plant is generally known under the name of Mammillaria grahamiiSN|9189]]SN|9189]].
Crested Growth
The beautiful and very rare crested form (Mammillaria microcarpa f. cristataSN|9210]]SN|33814]]) is sought after by specialized collectors and impassioned for its unique tufted appearance. It forms fan-shaped stems densely covered by hooked spines.