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Endangered
CITES App. II
Primary
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii var. punillense
Gymnocalycium 7(1): 119 (1994).
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Gymnocalycium spegazzinii var. punillense
Author
H.Till & W.Till
Chinese genus
裸萼球属
Chinese name
-
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Description
Gymnocalycium spegazzini var. punillense is a beautiful slow- growing plant with a noticeably flattened dark brown to almost black body. It is easy to grow. Will not offset. The spines are typically recurved, add-pressed against the body, and most attractive.
Flowers
Pink, produced in late spring, they remain open for up to twelve days.