Eriosyce recondita
Eriosyce (Cactac.) gen. revis. & ampl. (Succ. Pl. Res., 1) 117 (1994)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Eriosyce recondita
Author
(F.Ritter) Katt.
Chinese genus
极光球属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
1-2,10-15 mm long.
Description
Eriosyce reconditaSN|2876]]SN|2876]] is a spherical, sometimes branching cactus species. Two subspecies of Eriosyce reconditaSN|2876]]SN|2876]] are recognized, the nominate form and subs. iquiquensis.
Roots
Taproots expanded, often with necks.
Flowers
Borne on young areoles, funnelform, white to pinkish to yellow, 1.5-4 cm long, 2-3.5 cm in diameter; pericarpels and floral tubes with wool and sometimes bristles.
Spines
Thin, needle-like, black.
Ribs
10-13, notched and forming tubercles and often with sunken areoles.
Stem
Subglobose to globose grey to dark green, 2-10 cm in diameter, with sunken stem tips.
Radial Spines
6-10,5-10 mm long.
Fruits
Club-shaped, elongate, hollow, dehiscing by basal pores.