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Endangered
Cultivar
Primary
Accepted
Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum
Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Astrophytum coahuilense cv. Hakuran quadricostatum
Author
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Chinese genus
星球属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Description
This cultivar also known as "kikko" is easily distinguishable for its ± wide and long pointed tubercles along the ribs edges. In general the bigger the "teeth" are and the longer and stiffer they are, the better. All species of Astrophytum (excluded Astrophytum caput-medusae) have their particular "kikko" variants.
Flowers
Like those of the well known Astrophytum coahulense yellow with a contrasting red throat.
Blooming Season
Spring to summer.
Spines
None.
Ribs
4.
Stem
Quadricostatum to almost spherical, dimension 10-15 cm tall, 5-10 cm in diameter.