Xerophyte

Description

Rebutia fulvisetaSN|4953]]SN|5202]] is a dark green bodied, mat forming cactus of rather small subcylindric heads, the epidermis, especially on the tubercles, becomes bronzed purple in full sunlight. Probably a very decorative variety of Rebutia deminutaSN|5202]]SN|4953]]. Its has characterized by brown-felted areoles, bears bristly brown spines and has small dark red flowers with white filaments. Maximum dimensions 6 cm tall, 10 cm wide ( in cultivation).

Flowers

Funnel-shaped, thin-petaled (spidery), dark red, ca. 2,5 cm in diameter and length, arising from the base of the stem, with a long stretched out pistil and showy white stamens. Pericarp darker violet-red and tube with the scales bearing white woolly hairs and bristles.

Blooming Season

Diurnal in spring.

Spines

10-12 radials and 1-3 centrals, about 6-10 mm long, Thin, divergent, tawny or reddish-brown with darker tips, that give to the plant its characteristic bristled-up form.

Ribs

Up to 16 tuberculate and spiralling.

Stem

Globular or vaguely elongated, 1 cm in diameter, 1,5 cm tall. The epidermis is very dark tan, green, or brown, almost black, with the a reddish-violet nuance.

Fruits

Spherical, dark red, up to 4 mm.

Areoles

Round or oval, with a brown indumentum.