© Prof. Ilham Alakbarov
Endangered
Cultivar
Primary
Accepted
Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Kikko f. rubra
Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Kikko f. rubra
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Kikko f. rubra
Author
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Chinese genus
星球属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Forma Rubra
The red schizochromic form (Astrophytum myriostigma cv. Kikko f. rubraSN|26133]]SN|26133]]) has bright orange-red stems due to the absence (or reduced production) of chlorophyll pigments
Flowers
Like those of the well known A. myriostigma, pale-yellow, shining-silk.
Blooming Season
Spring to summer.
Spines
None.
Ribs
Usually 5.
Stem
Pentagonal to almost spherical, dimension 22-40 cm tall, 5-10 cm in diameter.