Xerophyte

Description

Rebutia fabrisiiSN|31155]]SN|31155]] is a small growing variety, with smallish stems less than 2 cm in diameter, lightly spined with deep red flowers freely produced in cultivation. It forms clusters.

Taxonomy

Rebutia fabrisiiSN|31155]]SN|31155]] is definitely not considered a synonym of Rebutia minusculaSN|15391]]SN|15391]] (D. Hunt 1996), although it is clear that it is of that relationship (based on seed and flower morphology). Judged from the highly caespitose habit and the fact that it has a restricted isolated distribution, it is treated as a fully accepted species.

Flowers

Orange to dark red, to 2.5 cm long and in diameter. A yellow flowering form is known as Rebutia fabrisiiSN|31155]]SN|31155]] v. aureiflora.

Spines

Many, white or yellowish, 4-8 mm long.

Ribs

About 15 forming spirals of distinct tubercles.

Stem

Globose, 1-2 cm in diameter. There is also a smaller form with stems less than 1 cm in diameter (Rebutia fabrisiiSN|31155]]SN|31155]] v. nana)

Areoles

Nearly round, white to yellow.