Mammillaria crinita subs. scheinvariana
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 70(2): 94. 1998
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Mammillaria crinita subs. scheinvariana
Author
(R.Ortega V. & Glass) W.A.Fitz Maur. & B.Fitz Maur.
Chinese genus
乳突球属
Chinese name
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Primary
Accepted
DescriptionEdit description
Central Spines
Not usually present, but, if so, they are 9–16 mm long and straight, never hooked. (At first glance the plant has quite a strong resemblance to M. bocasana, but a closer inspection reveals the absence of hooked centrals)
Description
Mammillaria scheinvarianaSN|8841]]SN|8869]] is a small plant that forms irregular clumps.
Roots
It has a thick tuberous root system
Flowers
Salmon pink.
Blooming Season
May-June
Stem
About 5 cm diameter and 2–3.5cm high. This plant is a member of the Mammillaria crinitaSN|8869]]SN|8841]] complex (Stylothele Series). Only some authors consider M. sheinvariana to be a good species; the others classify it as M. crinita (e.g. Fritz Maurice accepts the individuality of the new plant but considers it a subspecies of M. crinita.)
Radial Spines
Numerous hair-like spines give the plant a shaggy appearance.