Epithelantha greggii var. dikisoniae

Endangered

CITES App. II

Epithelantha greggii var. dikisoniae

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Epithelantha

Species

Epithelantha greggii var. dikisoniae

Author

Chinese genus

月世界属

Chinese name

Primary

Epithelantha micromeris var. dickisoniae

Accepted

Epithelantha micromeris var. dickisoniae

DescriptionEdit description

Description

It is a minute clustering cactus of doubtful status (but very appreciated in cultivation), it shows similarities both with Epithelantha micromerisSN|12636]]SN|6936]] v. polycephala and Epithelantha pachyrhizaSN|6936]]SN|12636]].

Roots

Tuberose.

Flowers

Small, cream-pink coloured, they start to open from April onwards, over a longer time. Later in summer they form oblong red fruits.

Spines

30-40, whitish, all radials, turning to a grey-reddish or brownish tinge in adult plant's crown.

Stem

Finger-like, becoming somewhat elongated when old, branching basally.

Endangered

CITES App. II