Xerophyte

Description

Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|1845]]SN|1845]] var. nudum (nude form also known as “Hekiran” in Japanese speech) is very similar to the other myriostigma, it only deviate from the well-known typical form for lacking or mostly lacking white flecks, giving a bright green, blue-green, gray-green or mauve-green color overall depending on clones.It is by some considered an extreme form of the subspecies potosinus.

Flowers

5 cm in length, pale-yellow, silk-shining unlike the white-spotted plant, occasionally with an orange gloom.

Blooming Season

Spring or early summer, They take up to 6 years to bloom.

Spines

None.

Ribs

The number of ribs vary from 3 to 8 (usually 5).

Stem

Spherical to shortly columnar with age. The stems is smooth and can be over 120 cm tall and 5-10 cm in diameter and are shaped like a bishop's headpiece or a star.

Fruits

Dry, dehisces towards the apex forming about 5 star shaped lobes. With few seeds.