Echinocereus pentalophus var. procumbens
Cactées Pl. Grasses 25. 1935 Encycl. Prat. Nat. 28 P.Fourn.
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Echinocereus pentalophus var. procumbens
Author
(Engelm.) P.Fourn. in P.Fourn.
Chinese genus
鹿角柱属
Chinese name
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DescriptionEdit description
Habit
It is a matforming cactus with many crowded finger-like stems. Established plants can reach a height of 20 cm and width of 100 cm.
Central Spines
0 or 1 central spine.
Description
Echinocereus pentalophusSN|1587]]SN|1587]] var. procumbens distinguishes from the standard species for its stems that are semi-prostrate, and the thinnest of all the subspecies. Moreover it stems are deeper green in colour, with 4 to 5 ribs, and 5 to 7 spines per areole. It is a very fine sight in bloom, having few equals within the genus Echinocereus.
Flowers
Huge, up to 12 cm long lilac, brilliant pink or magenta with a distinct white throat can almost hide the plant, blossoms in mid April-may.
Ribs
4-5, with low tubercles.
Stem
Semi-prostrate, branched above ground, sprawling and decumbent, reddish-purple to dark green. Stems are weak, 2 cm in diameter.
Radial Spines
5 or 7, short, brown, yellowish, tan or ashy white, usually very stiff and straight.
Fruits
Green with white pulp. Fruiting 3-4 months after flowering.