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	According to Joël Lodé (2015):		According to Joël Lodé (2015):

	* [[Acanthocalycium ~~ferrari~~]]		* [[Acanthocalycium ferrarii]]
	* [[Acanthocalycium glaucum]]		* [[Acanthocalycium glaucum]]
	* [[Acanthocalycium klimpelianum]]		* [[Acanthocalycium klimpelianum]]

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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Acanthocalycium		\| name = Acanthocalycium
	\| image = ~~Acanthocalycium~~.jpg		\| image = Acanthocalycium_spiniflorum.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
	\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]		\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]
	\| tribe = [[~~Trichocereeae~~]]		\| tribe = [[Cereeae]]
	\| subtribe = [[Trichocereinae]]		\| subtribe = [[Trichocereinae]]
	\| genus = '''Acanthocalycium'''		\| genus = '''Acanthocalycium'''
	\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (~~2015–2019~~).		\| authority = Backeberg (1936)
			\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015) with molecular insights from Arakaki (2003), Bárcenas et al. (2011), Hernández-Hernández et al. (2011), and Schlumpberger & Renner (2012).
	}}		}}

	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
	The name ''Acanthocalycium'' ~~derives from the Greek ''akantha'' (spine) and ''kalyx'' (calyx)~~, referring to the spiny ~~floral tubes characteristic of the genus~~.		The name ''Acanthocalycium'' means “spiny calyx”, referring to the floral tube covered with spiny scales.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium''' is a genus of ~~usually~~ solitary cacti with ~~globose to slightly elongated~~ stems and ~~often a depressed apex. Ribs are acute and may be tuberculate. Spines are generally straight, acicular to subulate~~.		'''Acanthocalycium''' is a genus of mostly solitary cacti with ribbed stems and characteristic spiny floral tubes.

	Flowers ~~are diurnal~~, subapical~~, and~~ funnel-shaped to campanulate~~, typically~~ white, pink, or red. ~~The floral~~ tube ~~bears characteristic~~ spiny scales. Pollination ~~is mainly~~ by bees~~, occasionally~~ by ~~moths or~~ hummingbirds.		* '''Habit''': Usually solitary; globose to shortly cylindrical; apex often depressed.
			* '''Roots''': Fibrous to somewhat thickened.
			* '''Stems''': Green to grey-green; compact.
			* '''Ribs''': Well-defined, acute, often tuberculate.
			* '''Areoles''': Closely spaced along ribs.
			* '''Spines''': Straight, acicular to subulate; variable in number and length.
			* '''Flowers''': Diurnal, subapical; funnel-shaped to campanulate; white, pink or red.
			* '''Floral tube''': Covered with spiny scales (diagnostic feature).
			* '''Pollination''': Mainly by bees and sphingid moths; rarely by hummingbirds.
			* '''Fruits''': Spherical, hard; with persistent scales; dehiscent vertically.
			* '''Seeds''': Brown to black, papillose; hilum depressed.
			* '''Dispersal''': By water (hydrochory).

	~~Fruits are spherical, hard, with persistent scales and dehisce vertically. Seeds are brown~~ to ~~black, papillose, with a depressed hilum, and are dispersed by water.~~		== Habitat ==
			Occurs in arid to semi-arid mountainous environments:

	~~== Habitat ==~~		* rocky slopes and hillsides
	~~The genus grows~~ in ~~arid environments, typically on rocky slopes,~~ among ~~grasses and~~ shrubs~~, in both exposed and partially shaded conditions~~.		* dry valleys
			* grasslands and shrublands

			Growing in full sun or partial shade among shrubs.

			Altitude range: approximately 300–3300 m.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	* ~~Argentina –~~ Catamarca, Córdoba, La Rioja, Salta, San Luis, Tucumán		Argentina:

			* Catamarca
			* Córdoba
			* La Rioja
			* Salta
			* San Luis
			* Tucumán

			== Taxonomy ==
			The genus has undergone significant reclassification.

			Key points:

			* Established by Backeberg (1936) from taxa previously included in ''Echinopsis''
			* Often merged into ''Echinopsis'' sensu lato in broader classifications
			* Arakaki (2003): supported recognition of the genus
			* Bárcenas et al. (2011): confirmed separation of related taxa from ''Echinopsis''
			* Schlumpberger & Renner (2012): accepted the genus but noted paraphyly
			* Hernández-Hernández et al. (2011): showed distinct phylogenetic placement

			The genus is retained as distinct following Lodé (2015).

	== Species ==		== Species ==
	~~The genus includes the following species~~:		According to Joël Lodé (2015):

	* [[Acanthocalycium ~~ferrarii~~]]		* [[Acanthocalycium ferrari]]
	* [[Acanthocalycium glaucum]]		* [[Acanthocalycium glaucum]]
	* [[Acanthocalycium klimpelianum]]		* [[Acanthocalycium klimpelianum]]
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	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* The genus currently includes five accepted species according to Joël Lodé.
	* Originally described by Backeberg (1936).
	* The genus has historically been included in ''Echinopsis'', but is maintained as distinct in this system.
	* Considerable variability exists in spine development and flower coloration.

	[[Category:Cactaceae ~~genera~~]]		* Exhibits significant variability in spine morphology and flower coloration.
	[[Category:~~Trichocereeae~~]]		* Some taxa may represent closely related populations rather than clearly distinct species.
			* Shares evolutionary proximity with other genera of Trichocereinae, but remains morphologically distinct.

			[[Category:Cactaceae]]
			[[Category:Cactoideae]]
			[[Category:Cereeae]]
			[[Category:Trichocereinae]]
			[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]

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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Acanthocalycium		\| name = Acanthocalycium
	\| image = Acanthocalycium ~~thionanthum~~.jpg		\| image = Acanthocalycium.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
	\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]		\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]
	\| tribe = [[Trichocereeae]]		\| tribe = [[Trichocereeae]]
			\| subtribe = [[Trichocereinae]]
	\| genus = '''Acanthocalycium'''		\| genus = '''Acanthocalycium'''
	~~\| species =~~		\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).
	\| notes = Taxonomy ~~according to~~ Joël Lodé (~~2015~~).
	}}		}}

			== Etymology ==
			The name ''Acanthocalycium'' derives from the Greek ''akantha'' (spine) and ''kalyx'' (calyx), referring to the spiny floral tubes characteristic of the genus.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium''' is a genus of cacti ~~containing several species from Argentina~~. ~~The name comes from the Greek ''akantha'' (meaning prickly)~~ and ~~''kalyx'' (meaning buds)~~, ~~referring~~ to ~~the spines on the~~ floral ~~tubes~~.		'''Acanthocalycium''' is a genus of usually solitary cacti with globose to slightly elongated stems and often a depressed apex. Ribs are acute and may be tuberculate. Spines are generally straight, acicular to subulate.

			Flowers are diurnal, subapical, and funnel-shaped to campanulate, typically white, pink, or red. The floral tube bears characteristic spiny scales. Pollination is mainly by bees, occasionally by moths or hummingbirds.

			Fruits are spherical, hard, with persistent scales and dehisce vertically. Seeds are brown to black, papillose, with a depressed hilum, and are dispersed by water.

	~~These plants are generally globose to somewhat columnar~~, ~~with many-ribbed stems. They are known for their beautiful flowers that range from white to pink~~, ~~yellow~~, ~~or red. They are popular~~ in ~~cultivation due to their hardiness~~ and ~~attractive spination~~.		== Habitat ==
			The genus grows in arid environments, typically on rocky slopes, among grasses and shrubs, in both exposed and partially shaded conditions.

	== ~~Taxonomy~~ ==		== Distribution ==
	~~In the modern classification by '''Joël Lodé'''~~, ~~''Acanthocalycium'' is maintained as a distinct genus within the tribe '''[[Trichocereeae]]'''. While some other systems have merged it with ''Echinopsis''~~, ~~DNA studies supported by Lodé show it deserves generic status.~~		* Argentina – Catamarca, Córdoba, La Rioja, Salta, San Luis, Tucumán

	== Species ~~List (Lodé 1.19)~~ ==		== Species ==
	~~Following the alphabetical index and errata of Joël Lodé,~~ the following species ~~are recognized~~:		The genus includes the following species:

	* [[Acanthocalycium ferrarii]]		* [[Acanthocalycium ferrarii]]
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	* [[Acanthocalycium thionanthum]]		* [[Acanthocalycium thionanthum]]

	== ~~Cultivation~~ ==		== Notes ==
	~~Most~~ species ~~are easy~~ to ~~grow and can tolerate lower temperatures if kept completely dry during the winter~~. ~~They prefer well-draining mineral soil~~ and ~~bright light to develop strong spines~~.		* The genus currently includes five accepted species according to Joël Lodé.
			* Originally described by Backeberg (1936).
			* The genus has historically been included in ''Echinopsis'', but is maintained as distinct in this system.
			* Considerable variability exists in spine development and flower coloration.

			[[Category:Cactaceae genera]]
	[[Category:Trichocereeae]]		[[Category:Trichocereeae]]
	~~[[Category:Genera]]~~
	~~[[Category:Cacti of Argentina]]~~

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| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
| family = [[Cactaceae]]
| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]
| tribe = [[Trichocereeae]]
| genus = '''Acanthocalycium'''
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| notes = Taxonomy according to Joël Lodé (2015).
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== Description ==
'''Acanthocalycium''' is a genus of cacti containing several species from Argentina. The name comes from the Greek ''akantha'' (meaning prickly) and ''kalyx'' (meaning buds), referring to the spines on the floral tubes.

These plants are generally globose to somewhat columnar, with many-ribbed stems. They are known for their beautiful flowers that range from white to pink, yellow, or red. They are popular in cultivation due to their hardiness and attractive spination.

== Taxonomy ==
In the modern classification by '''Joël Lodé''', ''Acanthocalycium'' is maintained as a distinct genus within the tribe '''[[Trichocereeae]]'''. While some other systems have merged it with ''Echinopsis'', DNA studies supported by Lodé show it deserves generic status.

== Species List (Lodé 1.19) ==
Following the alphabetical index and errata of Joël Lodé, the following species are recognized:

* [[Acanthocalycium ferrarii]]
* [[Acanthocalycium glaucum]]
* [[Acanthocalycium klimpelianum]]
* [[Acanthocalycium spiniflorum]]
* [[Acanthocalycium thionanthum]]

== Cultivation ==
Most species are easy to grow and can tolerate lower temperatures if kept completely dry during the winter. They prefer well-draining mineral soil and bright light to develop strong spines.

[[Category:Trichocereeae]]
[[Category:Genera]]
[[Category:Cacti of Argentina]]