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Endangered
CITES App. II
Primary
Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum f. cristatum
Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum f. cristatum
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum f. cristatum
Author
hort.
Chinese genus
星球属
Chinese name
-
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Description
The crested form of the Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|1845]]SN|1845]] var. nudum, only deviate from the typical form for lacking or mostly lacking white flecks, giving a green colour overall. There are several crested forms mainly selected by Asian growers.
Flowers
The flowers are unusual and eventually produced only by some clones.
Spines
None.
Ribs
Vertical, regular, deep, prominent and acute.
Stem
Fan shaped, smooth, glossy green, blue-green, grey-green or mauve-green thin or thick (depending on clone) up to 30 cm (or more ) in diameter and height with age.