© Prof. Ilham Alakbarov
Endangered
Cultivar
Primary
Accepted
Echinopsis chamaecereus cv. Lutea cristata
Echinopsis chamaecereus cv. Lutea cristata
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Echinopsis chamaecereus cv. Lutea cristata
Author
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Chinese genus
仙人球属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Forma Aurea
The schizochromic form (Echinopsis chamaecereus cv. LuteaSN|8692]]SN|17372]]) has pale yellow stems due to the absence (or reduced production) of chlorophyll pigments
Crested Growth
The crested form is a golden-yellow treasure that forms superb brain-shaped mounds up to 20 cm (or more) in diameter with age. Despite to its beauty it is quite rare and sought after by collectors. A real traffic stopper!
Spines
10 to 15 soft, white bristles, 2 mm long.
Stem
Thick, fan shaped, deeply ribbed, yellow.