Lobivia saltensis var. multicostata
Lobivia 3: 132, without latin descr. or type. 1977 et Kakteen And. Sukk. 28(4): 75. 1977
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Lobivia saltensis var. multicostata
Author
Rausch
Chinese genus
丽花球属
Chinese name
-
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Habit
It is a small cactus, usually solitary, or heavily clustering.
Central Spines
1-4, whisker-like, twisted, asymmetrical, more or less long, interlaced up and in disorder curved up to 3 cm long. The length of spines greatly depends on sun exposure and plant's age.
Seeds
Globular, small grained.
Description
Echinopsis saltensisSN|16319]]SN|16319]] (best known asEchinopsis saltensisSN|16319]]SN|16319]] var multicostata The var. multicostata Rausch is similar to the standard species, however with 20 and more ribs, closer spaced areoles and therefore also closer, broom-like Spination. In all other characteristics, namely shape of stems, flowers, fruits, roots etc. it is very similar to the standard E. saltensis.
Roots
Tap root.
Flowers
Pretty, shining, small up to 5 cm long, unscented, somewhat bell-shaped-bulgy, dark orange-red or crimson that appears almost black when starting to open. The stamen's filaments are dark red, and bear cream-white contrasting anthers. The stigma lobes are greenish.
Blooming Season
The greater part of flowers appears in spring in the first flowering, but the plant can erratically produce some flowers in summer too.
Ribs
20 or more.
Stem
Flattish, egg-shaped or slightly elongated, up to 12 cm tall, 9 cm in diameter, bright green to dark green or almost black.
Radial Spines
12-14, thin, reddish.
Fruits
Globular, 5 mm in diameter, with little brown wool, up-drying.
Areoles
5-7 mm apart.