Echinocactus bicolor var. schottii
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 3: 277. 1856
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Echinocactus bicolor var. schottii
Author
Engelm.
Chinese genus
金琥属
Chinese name
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Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Habit
it is a globular usually solitary cactus.
Central Spines
3-4, 15-75 mm long, ochre to reddish, straight, acicular, the upper one very long, somewhat flattened and papery.
Description
Thelocactus bicolorSN|3420]]SN|3420]] var. schottii distinguishes from the standard Thelocactus bicolorSN|3420]]SN|3420]] for its very long, papery upper spine, all the other characteristics namely size of stems, flowers, fruits, roots etc. clearly show that they are conspecific.
Tubercles
Rounded.
Flowers
55-110 mm wide, magenta with a red throat.
Blooming Season
Early spring to autumn.
Ribs
8, distinct.
Stem
Globose, ovoidal or slightly pyramidal, 8-20 cm tall, 5-12 cm wide.
Radial Spines
8-18, 10-30 mm long, ochre to reddish, straight or slightly bent inwards, acicular.
Areoles
With glands.