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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii		\| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii
	\| image = ~~Acanthocalycium ferrarii~~.jpg		\| image = Acanthocalycium_ferrarii.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
	\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]		\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]
	\| tribe = [[~~Trichocereeae~~]]		\| tribe = [[Cereeae]]
			\| subtribe = [[Trichocereinae]]
	\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]		\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]
	\| species = '''~~Acanthocalycium~~ ferrarii'''		\| species = '''A. ferrarii'''
			\| binomial = Acanthocalycium ferrarii
			\| binomial_authority = Rausch (1976)
	\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).		\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).
	}}		}}
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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small to medium-sized cactus, usually ~~growing~~ solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems~~. The epidermis is~~ green to ~~slightly grayish~~-green.		'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small to medium-sized cactus, usually solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems and a green to grey-green epidermis.

	~~The plant develops~~ 10–15 well-defined ~~ribs with rounded margins.~~ Areoles ~~are regularly~~ spaced ~~and bear numerous~~ radial ~~spines~~ and ~~a few stronger~~ central spines~~. Spines are straight, varying~~ from pale ~~gray~~ to ~~brownish~~, ~~becoming darker~~ with ~~age.~~		* '''Ribs''': 10–15, well defined, slightly tuberculate
			* '''Areoles''': Regularly spaced, with short wool when young
			* '''Spines''': Numerous, straight; radial and central spines present; colour variable from pale grey to brown
			* '''Flowers''': Diurnal, subapical; funnel-shaped; white to pink or yellowish; floral tube with spiny scales
			* '''Fruits''': Spherical, dry; dehiscent
			* '''Seeds''': Dark, papillose

	Flowers are relatively large compared to the plant body, funnel-shaped, and variable in coloration, ranging from white to pale pink or yellowish tones. The floral tube bears characteristic scales with spines, hairs, and bristles.		== Distribution ==
			Argentina:

	~~Fruits are spherical, dry, and dehiscent. Seeds are small, dark, and papillose.~~		* Catamarca
			* La Rioja

	== ~~Distribution~~ ==		== Taxonomy ==
	* Argentina – Catamarca, La Rioja

	~~== Taxonomy ==~~		* Described by Rausch (1976)
	~~According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is recognized~~ as distinct ~~within the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].~~		* Accepted as a distinct species in Lodé (2015)

	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''		According to Joël Lodé (2015):
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. ~~variiflorum]]''~~
			* ''Acanthocalycium variiflorum'' — nom. inval.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* Originally ~~treated as a variety of~~ ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum''.
	* ~~Later elevated to species rank as ''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''.~~		* Originally associated with ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum''
	* Shows variability in flower coloration~~, reflected in the name ''variiflorum''.~~		* Displays variability in flower coloration

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	* ~~prefers~~ well-draining mineral substrate
	* ~~requires~~ bright light to full sun		* well-draining mineral substrate
	* moderate watering during ~~active~~ growth		* bright light to full sun
	* ~~keep~~ dry ~~and~~ cool in winter		* moderate watering during growth
			* dry, cool winter rest

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

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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii		\| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii
	\| image = ~~Acanthocalycium_ferrarii~~.jpg		\| image = Acanthocalycium ferrarii.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
	\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]		\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]
	\| tribe = [[~~Cereeae]]~~		\| tribe = [[Trichocereeae]]
	~~\| subtribe = [[Trichocereinae~~]]
	\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]		\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]
	\| species = '''~~A. ferrarii'''~~		\| species = '''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'''
	~~\| binomial =~~ Acanthocalycium ferrarii		\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).
	~~\| binomial_authority = Rausch (1976)~~
	~~\| synonyms = '~~'~~Acanthocalycium variiflorum~~'' ~~nom. inval.~~
	\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (~~2015~~).
	}}		}}

	~~== Etymology ==~~		''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'' is a species of cactus in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]], native to northwestern Argentina.
	~~The species name~~ ''ferrarii'' ~~honors an individual named Ferrari~~.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small to medium-sized cactus ~~characterized by variable spination and colorful flowers~~.		'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small to medium-sized cactus, usually growing solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems. The epidermis is green to slightly grayish-green.

	* '''Habit''': Usually solitary; occasionally forming small groups.		The plant develops 10–15 well-defined ribs with rounded margins. Areoles are regularly spaced and bear numerous radial spines and a few stronger central spines. Spines are straight, varying from pale gray to brownish, becoming darker with age.
	* '''Roots''': Fibrous.
	* '''Stems''': Globose to short cylindrical; green to grey-~~green.~~
	* '''Ribs''': 10–20, well defined~~, slightly tuberculate~~.
	* '''Areoles~~''': Rounded, with short wool when young~~.
	* '''Spines~~''': Numerous,~~ straight~~; variable in length and color.~~
	* '''Flowers''': Diurnal, ~~subapical; funnel-shaped; pink~~ to ~~violet or reddish.~~
	* '''Floral tube''': Covered with ~~spiny scales.~~
	* '''Pollination''': By insects (mainly bees).
	* '''Fruits''': Spherical, hard; dehiscent at maturity.
	* '''Seeds''': Dark brown to black, papillose.

	~~== Habitat ==~~		Flowers are relatively large compared to the plant body, funnel-shaped, and variable in coloration, ranging from white to pale pink or yellowish tones. The floral tube bears characteristic scales with spines, hairs, and bristles.

	* rocky slopes		Fruits are spherical, dry, and dehiscent. Seeds are small, dark, and papillose.
	* dry ~~valleys~~
	* shrub vegetation

	~~Altitude range: approximately 500–3000 m~~.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	Argentina:		* Argentina – Catamarca, La Rioja

	* Catamarca
	* La Rioja

	== Taxonomy ==		== Taxonomy ==
			According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is recognized as distinct within the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].
	* Described by Rausch (1976)
	* Accepted species ~~in Lodé (2015)~~
	* Shows variability within the genus

	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	~~According to Joël Lodé (2015):~~		* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''
			* ''[[Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. variiflorum]]''
	* ''Acanthocalycium variiflorum'' ~~— nom. inval.~~

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
			* Originally treated as a variety of ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum''.
			* Later elevated to species rank as ''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''.
			* Shows variability in flower coloration, reflected in the name ''variiflorum''.

	* ~~Notable variability in flower coloration.~~		== Cultivation ==
	* ~~Adapted~~ to ~~arid highland environments.~~		* prefers well-draining mineral substrate
			* requires bright light to full sun
			* moderate watering during active growth
			* keep dry and cool in winter

	[[Category:Cactaceae ~~species~~]]		[[Category:Cactaceae]]
			[[Category:Cactoideae]]
			[[Category:Trichocereeae]]
	[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]		[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]

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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii		\| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii
	\| image = ~~Acanthocalycium ferrarii~~.jpg		\| image = Acanthocalycium_ferrarii.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
	\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]		\| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]
	\| tribe = [[~~Trichocereeae~~]]		\| tribe = [[Cereeae]]
			\| subtribe = [[Trichocereinae]]
	\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]		\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]
	\| species = '''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'''		\| species = '''A. ferrarii'''
	\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (~~2015–2019~~).		\| binomial = Acanthocalycium ferrarii
			\| binomial_authority = Rausch (1976)
			\| synonyms = ''Acanthocalycium variiflorum'' nom. inval.
			\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015).
	}}		}}

	''~~Acanthocalycium~~ ferrarii'' ~~is a species of cactus in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]], native to northwestern Argentina~~.		== Etymology ==
			The species name ''ferrarii'' honors an individual named Ferrari.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small to medium-sized cactus~~, usually growing solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems. The epidermis is green to slightly grayish-green~~.		'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small to medium-sized cactus characterized by variable spination and colorful flowers.

	~~The plant develops 10–15~~ well-defined ~~ribs with rounded margins~~. Areoles ~~are regularly spaced and bear numerous radial spines and a few stronger central spines~~. Spines ~~are~~ straight, ~~varying from pale gray~~ to ~~brownish~~, ~~becoming darker with age~~.		* '''Habit''': Usually solitary; occasionally forming small groups.
			* '''Roots''': Fibrous.
			* '''Stems''': Globose to short cylindrical; green to grey-green.
			* '''Ribs''': 10–20, well defined, slightly tuberculate.
			* '''Areoles''': Rounded, with short wool when young.
			* '''Spines''': Numerous, straight; variable in length and color.
			* '''Flowers''': Diurnal, subapical; funnel-shaped; pink to violet or reddish.
			* '''Floral tube''': Covered with spiny scales.
			* '''Pollination''': By insects (mainly bees).
			* '''Fruits''': Spherical, hard; dehiscent at maturity.
			* '''Seeds''': Dark brown to black, papillose.

	Flowers are relatively large compared to the plant body, funnel-shaped, and variable in coloration, ranging from white to pale pink or yellowish tones. The floral tube bears characteristic scales with spines, hairs, and bristles.		== Habitat ==

	~~Fruits are spherical,~~ dry~~, and dehiscent. Seeds are small, dark, and papillose~~.		* rocky slopes
			* dry valleys
			* shrub vegetation

			Altitude range: approximately 500–3000 m.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	* ~~Argentina –~~ Catamarca, La Rioja		Argentina:

			* Catamarca
			* La Rioja

	== Taxonomy ==		== Taxonomy ==
	~~According to '''Joël~~ Lodé~~''', this species is recognized as distinct~~ within the genus ~~[[Acanthocalycium]].~~
			* Described by Rausch (1976)
			* Accepted species in Lodé (2015)
			* Shows variability within the genus

	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''		According to Joël Lodé (2015):
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. ~~variiflorum]]''~~
			* ''Acanthocalycium variiflorum'' — nom. inval.

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* Originally treated as a variety of ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum''.
	* Later elevated to species rank as ''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''.
	* Shows variability in flower coloration, reflected in the name ''variiflorum''.

	~~== Cultivation ==~~		* Notable variability in flower coloration.
	* ~~prefers well-draining mineral substrate~~		* Adapted to arid highland environments.
	* ~~requires bright light~~ to ~~full sun~~
	* moderate watering during active growth
	* keep dry and cool in winter

	[[Category:Cactaceae]]		[[Category:Cactaceae species]]
	~~[[Category:Cactoideae]]~~
	~~[[Category:Trichocereeae~~]]
	[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]		[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]

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	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''		* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''
	* ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. variiflorum''		* ''[[Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. variiflorum]]''

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'' is a species of cactus in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]], native to Argentina.		''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'' is a species of cactus in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]], native to northwestern Argentina.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small cactus ~~species forming~~ solitary, globose to short cylindrical stems.		'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small to medium-sized cactus, usually growing solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems. The epidermis is green to slightly grayish-green.

			The plant develops 10–15 well-defined ribs with rounded margins. Areoles are regularly spaced and bear numerous radial spines and a few stronger central spines. Spines are straight, varying from pale gray to brownish, becoming darker with age.

			Flowers are relatively large compared to the plant body, funnel-shaped, and variable in coloration, ranging from white to pale pink or yellowish tones. The floral tube bears characteristic scales with spines, hairs, and bristles.

			Fruits are spherical, dry, and dehiscent. Seeds are small, dark, and papillose.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	* Argentina		* Argentina – Catamarca, La Rioja

	== Taxonomy ==		== Taxonomy ==
	According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is ~~included in~~ the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].		According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is recognized as distinct within the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].

	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''		* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''
			* ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. variiflorum''

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* ~~Recognized~~ as a ~~distinct~~ species ~~within the genus~~ in the ~~treatment by Joël Lodé~~.		* Originally treated as a variety of ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum''.
			* Later elevated to species rank as ''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''.
			* Shows variability in flower coloration, reflected in the name ''variiflorum''.

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	* ~~requires~~ well-draining mineral substrate		* prefers well-draining mineral substrate
	* ~~prefers~~ bright light to full sun		* requires bright light to full sun
	* moderate watering during growth ~~period~~		* moderate watering during active growth
	* keep dry ~~during~~ winter ~~dormancy~~		* keep dry and cool in winter

	[[Category:Cactaceae]]		[[Category:Cactaceae]]

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small globose to short cylindrical ~~cactus, typically growing solitary. Stems are dark green to slightly glaucous and can reach about 10–15 cm in height.~~		'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small cactus species forming solitary, globose to short cylindrical stems.

	~~The plant has 10–15 ribs, clearly defined, with small areoles bearing dense clusters of spines. Radial spines are thin, numerous, and pale, while central spines are slightly stronger and darker.~~

	~~Flowers are funnel-shaped, relatively large compared to the body, and usually white to pale pink, sometimes with a darker midstripe. They emerge near the apex.~~

	~~Fruits are small, dry, and dehiscent, containing numerous tiny black seeds~~.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	* Argentina ~~– Catamarca~~		* Argentina

	== Taxonomy ==		== Taxonomy ==
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	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	* ''[[~~Echinopsis ferrarii]]''~~		* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''
	* ''[[Lobivia ferrarii]]''

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* ~~A relatively localized~~ species ~~with limited distribution.~~		* Recognized as a distinct species within the genus in the treatment by Joël Lodé.
	* Sometimes treated within the genus ~~''Echinopsis''~~ in ~~broader classifications.~~
	* Distinguished by ~~its rib count and dense spine coverage~~.

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	* requires well-~~drained,~~ mineral substrate		* requires well-draining mineral substrate
	* prefers bright light to full sun		* prefers bright light to full sun
	* moderate watering during growth period		* moderate watering during growth period

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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii		\| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii
	\| image = ~~Acanthocalycium_ferrarii~~.jpg		\| image = Acanthocalycium ferrarii.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
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	\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).		\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).
	}}		}}

			''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'' is a species of cactus in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]], native to Argentina.

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a ~~solitary cactus species forming~~ globose to short cylindrical ~~stems~~, green ~~in color, reaching up~~ to 12 cm in ~~diameter~~.		'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small globose to short cylindrical cactus, typically growing solitary. Stems are dark green to slightly glaucous and can reach about 10–15 cm in height.

	The ribs ~~are numerous~~, ~~up to 18~~, ~~rounded and often swollen at the~~ areoles. ~~Areoles~~ are ~~oval~~ and ~~whitish. Spines are horn-colored to brown~~, ~~usually straight and awl-shaped. Central~~ spines ~~number 1–4 and reach up to 1.5 cm in length. Radial spines number 7–9~~ and ~~may reach up to 2 cm~~.		The plant has 10–15 ribs, clearly defined, with small areoles bearing dense clusters of spines. Radial spines are thin, numerous, and pale, while central spines are slightly stronger and darker.

	Flowers are ~~showy~~, ~~ranging in color from yellow~~ to ~~orange-red~~ to ~~carmine~~, ~~reaching up to 5~~.~~5 cm in length and about 5 cm in diameter~~. Fruits are ~~oval~~, ~~up to 10 mm long~~ and ~~8 mm in diameter~~.		Flowers are funnel-shaped, relatively large compared to the body, and usually white to pale pink, sometimes with a darker midstripe. They emerge near the apex.

			Fruits are small, dry, and dehiscent, containing numerous tiny black seeds.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	* Argentina – ~~Tucumán Province~~		* Argentina – Catamarca

	~~== Species within the genus ==~~
	* '''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'''
	* [[Acanthocalycium glaucum]]
	* [[Acanthocalycium klimpelianum]]
	* [[Acanthocalycium spiniflorum]]
	* [[Acanthocalycium thionanthum]]

	== Taxonomy ==		== Taxonomy ==
	According to Joël Lodé, this species is ~~accepted within~~ the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].		According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is included in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].

	~~{{TaxonomySource}}~~

	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	~~The following names have been associated with this species:~~		* ''[[Echinopsis ferrarii]]''
			* ''[[Lobivia ferrarii]]''
	*''[[~~Acanthocalycium variiflorum~~]]''
	*''[[~~Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. variiflorum~~]]''

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* ~~Described by Rausch (1976)~~.		* A relatively localized species with limited distribution.
	* ~~Shows variation~~ in ~~flower coloration~~.		* Sometimes treated within the genus ''Echinopsis'' in broader classifications.
			* Distinguished by its rib count and dense spine coverage.

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	~~This species is relatively easy to cultivate:~~		* requires well-drained, mineral substrate
	* requires well-~~draining~~ mineral ~~soil~~		* prefers bright light to full sun
	* prefers bright light		* moderate watering during growth period
	* ~~tolerates cooler temperatures if kept~~ dry during winter		* keep dry during winter dormancy

	[[Category:Cactaceae]]		[[Category:Cactaceae]]

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	* tolerates cooler temperatures if kept dry during winter		* tolerates cooler temperatures if kept dry during winter

	[[Category:Cactaceae ~~species~~]]		[[Category:Cactaceae]]
	[[Category:~~Flora of Argentina~~]]		[[Category:Cactoideae]]
	[[Category:Trichocereeae]]		[[Category:Trichocereeae]]
			[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]

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	The following names have been associated with this species:		The following names have been associated with this species:

	''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''		*''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''
	''[[Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. variiflorum]]''		*''[[Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. variiflorum]]''

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	The following names have been associated with this species:		The following names have been associated with this species:

	* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]'' ~~– not validly published~~		''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''
			''[[Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. variiflorum]]''

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==