Gymnocalycium monvillei subs. achirasense var. orientale
Gymnocalycium 6(3): 103 1993
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Gymnocalycium monvillei subs. achirasense var. orientale
Author
Neuhuber in H.Till & Neuhuber
Chinese genus
裸萼球属
Chinese name
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Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
Usually absent or 1 erected
Seeds
Dark brown.
Description
G. achirasense is a (usually) solitary geophytic cactus.
Flowers
Are some of the largest in this genus, often growing larger than the plant!, 6 up to 7 cm long and broad, whitish, pale pink to lavender, with a darker mid-strip.
Ribs
12-15
Stem
Flattened or globular, dark-green, grey-green to olive green, 5-6 cm in diameter up to 5 cm in height, but in cultivation it can become 7-8 cm high (or more) over the years.
Radial Spines
Stout, aggressive, 10 up to 12, but usually fewer in young plants, bent against the body.
Fruits
Green