Xerophyte

Central Spines

1-4, 20-25 mm long, curved upwards.

Seeds

Small, black or reddish, slightly tuberculate, hilum often concave, white, long and narrow.

Description

Gymnocalycium monvilleiSN|31132]]SN|11438]] f. villamercedense (Basionym

Ribs

13 to 18 divided into strong chinlike tubercles.

Stem

About 9-12 cm thick and high, green.

Radial Spines

About 10, yellowish, not red or black, 1-2 cm long.

Fruits

Round, red.

Areoles

7-10 mm long, about 5 mm apart.