Grusonia verticillata
Tephrocactus Study Group 12(3): 43. 2006 (Published under the pseudonym Errol Goodwyn)
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Grusonia verticillata
Author
(Vaupel) G.D.Rowley
Chinese genus
白峰属
Chinese name
-
Primary
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Leaves
Oval to lance shaped, almost sessile, nearly cylindrical at base, 4-5 cm long, to 2 cm broad, very succulent and almost terete.
Description
Quiabentia verticillataSN|19004]]SN|19004]] is a treelike or shrubby plant 2 to 15 metres high with a distinct trunk.
Note
'verticillata' from Lat., verticillate; for the branching pattern.
Flowers
Pale red, 1.5 cm long.
Chromosome Number
2n=22
Spines
Several, acicular, white, downward pointing, of very variable length, the three longer to 7 cm long.
Stem
1-3 cm thick branching off from the ends (verticillate).
Areoles
Conspicuous with white felt and wool, somewhat persisting.