Xerophyte

Habit

It is a small, low growing cactus that grows usually solitary (unless damaged).

Central Spines

Usually absent.

Seeds

Spherical, rough, grey, covered with skin remainders.

Description

Echinopsis oligotrichaSN|13648]]SN|9465]] (syn

Flowers

Arising from the basal tubercles on the side of the plant, up to 5 cm long and in diameter, unscented, pink-violet to red, throat usually lighter or white.

Ribs

Approx 26 with noticeable tubercles up to 15 mm long.

Stem

Green, spherical-flattened to spherical, 15 cm diameter.

Radial Spines

Approx. 10, up to 20 mm long, awl-like, lying flat to the body, more or less interlaced.

Fruits

Globose to oval, semi-dry and perpendicularly splitting.