Mammillaria aureilanata f. alba
Kakteen (H. Krainz) 26: C VIIIc. 1964
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Mammillaria aureilanata f. alba
Author
(Backeb.) Krainz in Krainz
Chinese genus
乳突球属
Chinese name
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Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Seeds
Black.
Description
Globular cactus, generally solitary.
Roots
Fat taproot.
Tubercles
Cylindrical, widely separated,with watery sap, 12 mm. long, 2-3 mm. wide at base.
Flowers
Bell shaped, 15 - 30 mm long and in diameter the Mammillaria aureilanataSN|2309]]SN|2309]] var. alba has creamy flowers in winter while the Mammillaria aureilanataSN|2309]]SN|2309]] var. aureilanata has large pink flowers.
Blooming Season
Flowers from February to April.
Spines
Only radials 25 - 30, bristly, flexible hair-like transparent white to yellowish.
Stem
Depressed globose, glossy dark green without latex, to 7.5 cm high up to 10 cm in diameter, tuberous basally.
Fruits
Pinkish-white, club-shaped.