Chamaecereus silvestrii
Cactaceae (Britton & Rose) 3: 48, fig. 61. 1922
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Chamaecereus silvestrii
Author
(Speg.) Britton & Rose
Chinese genus
白檀属
Chinese name
-
Primary
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Description
The peanuts cactus, Echinopsis chamaecereusSN|8692]]SN|8692]] (probably best known under its old name Chamaecereus silvestriiSN|8694]]SN|8694]]), is a very popular cactus with many crowded finger-like stems. Established plants can reach a height of 15 cm and width of 30 (or more) cm.
Note
Chamaelobivia hybrids
Flowers
Orange-red about 5 cm in diameter, often produced in prolific quantities from an early age.
Spines
10 to 15 soft, white bristles, 2 mm long.
Ribs
8 to 10.
Stem
Pale green finger sized, initially erect that became prostrate up to 10 cm tall, 1.2 cm in diameter, up to 15 cm long. As cactus ages, eventually eventually become woody and spineless.