Cereus pentalophus var. subarticulatus
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 17: 117. 1828 Revue fam. Cact. 117. 1829
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Cereus pentalophus var. subarticulatus
Author
DC.
Chinese genus
天轮柱属
Chinese name
-
Primary
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
0 or 1 central spine.
Description
Echinocereus pentalophusSN|1587]]SN|1587]] is a matforming cactus with many crowded finger-like stems. Established plants can reach a height of 20 cm and width of 100 cm. It is a very fine sight in bloom, having few equals within the genus Echinocereus.
Flowers
Huge, up to 12 cm long lilac, brilliant pink or magenta with a distinct white throat can almost hide the plant, blossoms in mid April-may.
Ribs
4 to 6, with low tubercles.
Stem
Erect or prostrate, branched above ground, sprawling and decumbent, reddish-purple to dark or yellowish-green. Stems are weak, 2,5 cm in diameter.
Radial Spines
4 or 7, short, brown, yellowish, tan or ashy white, usually very stiff and straight.
Fruits
Green with white pulp. Fruiting 3-4 months after flowering.