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	According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is recognized within the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].		According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is recognized within the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].

	~~== Synonyms ==~~
	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium glaucina]]''		* ''[[Acanthocalycium glaucina]]''

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	According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is recognized within the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].		According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is recognized within the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].

			== Synonyms ==
	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium glaucina]]''		* ''[[Acanthocalycium glaucina]]''
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium aurantiaca]]''		* ''[[Acanthocalycium aurantiaca]]''
			* ''[[Echinopsis glaucina]]''
			* ''[[Echinopsis aurantiaca]]''

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small, ~~usually~~ solitary ~~cactus~~ with globose to short cylindrical stems~~, often exhibiting a characteristic~~ bluish-green (glaucous) ~~epidermis. Plants typically reach up to 10 cm in height and 8 cm in diameter~~.		'''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small cactus species, typically solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems. The epidermis is characteristically bluish-green (glaucous), giving the species its name.

	The ribs are ~~8–12,~~ well defined, with slightly rounded margins. Areoles are small and bear numerous fine radial spines ~~along with~~ a few central spines. Spines are slender, straight ~~to slightly curved~~, whitish to ~~pale~~ yellow, ~~sometimes aging to~~ gray.		The ribs are well defined, usually numbering between 8 and 12, with slightly rounded margins. Areoles are small and bear numerous fine radial spines and a few central spines. Spines are slender, straight, and pale, often whitish to light yellow, becoming gray with age.

	Flowers are diurnal, funnel-shaped, ~~usually~~ pale yellow to creamy white, ~~occasionally~~ with pinkish tones. They arise near the apex and ~~display~~ a floral tube ~~covered with~~ small scales ~~bearing spines,~~ hairs, and ~~bristles~~.		Flowers are diurnal, funnel-shaped, and generally pale yellow to creamy white, sometimes with slight pinkish tones. They arise near the apex and have a floral tube bearing small scales with hairs and spines.

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

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

	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	* ''[[~~Echinocactus glaucus]]''~~		* ''[[Acanthocalycium glaucina]]''
	* ''[[Echinopsis glauca]]''		* ''[[Acanthocalycium aurantiaca]]''
	* ''[[Lobivia glauca]]''
	* ''[[Acanthocalycium ~~violaceum]]'' (misapplied)~~
	* ''[[Echinopsis violacea]]'' (misapplied)
	* ''[[Lobivia violacea]]'' ~~(misapplied)~~

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
	* ~~Recognized~~ for its bluish ~~(glaucous~~) stem coloration.		* Named for its characteristic glaucous (bluish) stem coloration.
	* Sometimes treated within ''Echinopsis'' in broader classifications.
	* Shows moderate variability in spine density and coloration.		* Shows moderate variability in spine density and coloration.
	* ~~Some historical confusion exists with ''Acanthocalycium violaceum''~~.		* Includes taxa previously described under different names, later unified under this species.

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	~~This species is relatively easy to cultivate:~~
	* prefers well-draining mineral substrate		* prefers well-draining mineral substrate
	* requires bright light to full sun		* requires bright light to full sun

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	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
			* ''[[Echinocactus glaucus]]''
	* ''[[Echinopsis glauca]]''		* ''[[Echinopsis glauca]]''
	* ''[[Echinocactus glaucus]]''
	* ''[[Lobivia glauca]]''		* ''[[Lobivia glauca]]''
			* ''[[Acanthocalycium violaceum]]'' (misapplied)
			* ''[[Echinopsis violacea]]'' (misapplied)
			* ''[[Lobivia violacea]]'' (misapplied)

	== Notes ==		== Notes ==
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	* Sometimes treated within ''Echinopsis'' in broader classifications.		* Sometimes treated within ''Echinopsis'' in broader classifications.
	* Shows moderate variability in spine density and coloration.		* Shows moderate variability in spine density and coloration.
			* Some historical confusion exists with ''Acanthocalycium violaceum''.

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==

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	{{Taxobox		{{Taxobox
	\| name = Acanthocalycium glaucum		\| name = Acanthocalycium glaucum
	\| image = ~~Acanthocalycium_glaucum~~.jpg		\| image = Acanthocalycium glaucum.jpg
	\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]		\| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
	\| family = [[Cactaceae]]		\| family = [[Cactaceae]]
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	\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]		\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]
	\| species = '''Acanthocalycium glaucum'''		\| species = '''Acanthocalycium glaucum'''
	\| notes = Taxonomy ~~according to~~ Joël Lodé (~~v1.19~~).		\| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).
	}}		}}

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

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small, solitary cactus ~~species characterized by its distinct glaucous (~~bluish~~-grey to silvery~~-green) epidermis. ~~The stems are globose to short cylindrical, reaching~~ up to 10~~-15~~ cm in height.		'''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small, usually solitary cactus with globose to short cylindrical stems, often exhibiting a characteristic bluish-green (glaucous) epidermis. Plants typically reach up to 10 cm in height and 8 cm in diameter.

	The ribs ~~(typically 8–14)~~ are well-defined ~~and~~ slightly ~~tuberculate~~. Areoles are ~~felted, bearing 5–10~~ radial spines ~~that~~ are straight, ~~dark grey~~ to ~~blackish when young~~, ~~later turning grey~~.		The ribs are 8–12, well defined, with slightly rounded margins. Areoles are small and bear numerous fine radial spines along with a few central spines. Spines are slender, straight to slightly curved, whitish to pale yellow, sometimes aging to gray.

	~~The flowers~~ are ~~a highlight of this species:~~ funnel-shaped, ~~typically '''bright~~ yellow to ~~orange-yellow'''~~, ~~about 6 cm in diameter~~. ~~The~~ floral tube is covered with ~~characteristic papery~~ scales and ~~white hairs~~, ~~which gives the genus its name~~.		Flowers are diurnal, funnel-shaped, usually pale yellow to creamy white, occasionally with pinkish tones. They arise near the apex and display a floral tube covered with small scales bearing spines, hairs, and bristles.

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

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	* ~~'''~~Argentina~~:''' Found primarily in the provinces of~~ Catamarca ~~and~~ La Rioja~~, growing in rocky, mineral-rich soils at altitudes between 500 and 1000m.~~		* Argentina – Catamarca, La Rioja

	== Taxonomy ==		== Taxonomy ==
	According to '''Joël Lodé ~~(Taxonomy of the Cactaceae, 2015)~~''', ~~''Acanthocalycium glaucum''~~ is ~~a distinct and accepted species. While some previous authors (like Hunt) treated it as a variety of ''~~Acanthocalycium ~~thionanthum'', molecular and morphological data supported by Lodé maintain its specific rank~~.		According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is placed in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]].

	== ~~Species within the genus~~ ==		== Synonyms ==
	* [[~~Acanthocalycium ferrarii~~]]		* ''[[Echinopsis glauca]]''
	* [[~~Acanthocalycium glaucum~~]]		* ''[[Echinocactus glaucus]]''
	* [[~~Acanthocalycium klimpelianum]]~~		* ''[[Lobivia glauca]]''
	* [[Acanthocalycium spiniflorum]]
	* [[Acanthocalycium thionanthum]]

	== ~~Synonyms~~ ==		== Notes ==
	~~Based on the '''Lodé Index~~ (~~v1.19~~)~~''', the following names are associated with this taxon:~~		* Recognized for its bluish (glaucous) stem coloration.
	* ''Acanthocalycium aurantiacum'' Rausch		* Sometimes treated within ''Echinopsis'' in broader classifications.
	* ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. ~~glaucum'' (Ritter) Donald~~		* Shows moderate variability in spine density and coloration.
	* ''Echinopsis ~~glaucina~~'' H.~~Friedrich & G.D.Rowley~~
	* ~~''Lobivia thionantha var~~. ~~glauca'' (Ritter) Rausch~~

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	This species is ~~highly valued by collectors for its contrast between the blue skin and yellow flowers.~~		This species is relatively easy to cultivate:
	* ~~'''Soil:''' Requires a strictly mineral,~~ well-draining substrate.		* prefers well-draining mineral substrate
	* ~~'''Watering:''' Regular during summer, but must be kept '''completely dry''' in winter~~ to ~~prevent root rot.~~		* requires bright light to full sun
	* ~~'''Light:''' Needs full sun to maintain its glaucous wax coating and produce dense spines.~~		* moderate watering during active growth
	* ~~'''Hardiness:''' Can tolerate brief frosts down to -5°C if~~ dry.		* keep dry and cool in winter


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

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	== Taxonomy ==		== Taxonomy ==
	According to '''Joël Lodé (Taxonomy of the Cactaceae, 2015)''', ''Acanthocalycium glaucum'' is a distinct and accepted species. While some previous authors (like Hunt) treated it as a variety of ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum'', molecular and morphological data supported by Lodé maintain its specific rank.		According to '''Joël Lodé (Taxonomy of the Cactaceae, 2015)''', ''Acanthocalycium glaucum'' is a distinct and accepted species. While some previous authors (like Hunt) treated it as a variety of ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum'', molecular and morphological data supported by Lodé maintain its specific rank.

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

	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==

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	* '''Hardiness:''' Can tolerate brief frosts down to -5°C if dry.		* '''Hardiness:''' Can tolerate brief frosts down to -5°C if dry.


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

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	\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]		\| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]
	\| species = '''Acanthocalycium glaucum'''		\| species = '''Acanthocalycium glaucum'''
	\| notes = Taxonomy ~~follows~~ Joël Lodé (~~2015–2019~~).		\| notes = Taxonomy according to Joël Lodé (v1.19).
	}}		}}

	== Description ==		== Description ==
	'''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small cactus species ~~forming~~ globose to short cylindrical ~~stems~~, ~~typically bluish-green~~ to ~~gray~~-~~green~~ in ~~coloration~~.		'''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small, solitary cactus species characterized by its distinct glaucous (bluish-grey to silvery-green) epidermis. The stems are globose to short cylindrical, reaching up to 10-15 cm in height.

	The ribs are well-defined~~, often~~ slightly tuberculate. Areoles are ~~rounded to oval and bear numerous~~ spines~~. Spines~~ are ~~variable, usually slender,~~ straight ~~to slightly curved~~, ~~and range from pale~~ to ~~darker tones. Central spines may be present or absent~~, ~~while radial spines are more numerous and evenly distributed~~.		The ribs (typically 8–14) are well-defined and slightly tuberculate. Areoles are felted, bearing 5–10 radial spines that are straight, dark grey to blackish when young, later turning grey.

	~~Flowers~~ are funnel-shaped, typically ~~pale~~ yellow to ~~whitish~~, ~~sometimes with subtle variations~~ in ~~tone~~. ~~Floral tubes bear~~ scales, hairs, ~~and bristles characteristic of~~ the genus~~. Fruits are small, dry, and dehiscent~~.		The flowers are a highlight of this species: funnel-shaped, typically '''bright yellow to orange-yellow''', about 6 cm in diameter. The floral tube is covered with characteristic papery scales and white hairs, which gives the genus its name.

	== Distribution ==		== Distribution ==
	* Argentina (northwestern regions)		* '''Argentina:''' Found primarily in the provinces of Catamarca and La Rioja, growing in rocky, mineral-rich soils at altitudes between 500 and 1000m.

	~~== 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 (Taxonomy of the Cactaceae, 2015)''', ''Acanthocalycium glaucum'' is a distinct and accepted species. While some previous authors (like Hunt) treated it as a variety of ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum'', molecular and morphological data supported by Lodé maintain its specific rank.

	~~{{TaxonomySource}}~~

	== Synonyms ==		== Synonyms ==
	~~The~~ following names ~~have been~~ associated with this ~~species~~:		Based on the '''Lodé Index (v1.19)''', the following names are associated with this taxon:
			* ''Acanthocalycium aurantiacum'' Rausch
	* ''[[Echinopsis ~~glauca]]~~''		* ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum var. glaucum'' (Ritter) Donald
	* ''[[Lobivia glauca]]''		* ''Echinopsis glaucina'' H.Friedrich & G.D.Rowley
			* ''Lobivia thionantha var. glauca'' (Ritter) Rausch
	~~== Notes ==~~
	* Recognized for its characteristic glaucous (~~bluish~~) ~~epidermis.~~
	* Shows variation in spine density and coloration.

	== Cultivation ==		== Cultivation ==
	This species is ~~relatively easy to cultivate:~~		This species is highly valued by collectors for its contrast between the blue skin and yellow flowers.
	* ~~requires~~ well-draining ~~mineral soil~~		* '''Soil:''' Requires a strictly mineral, well-draining substrate.
	* ~~prefers bright light~~		* '''Watering:''' Regular during summer, but must be kept '''completely dry''' in winter to prevent root rot.
	* ~~tolerates cooler temperatures~~ if ~~kept~~ dry ~~during winter~~		* '''Light:''' Needs full sun to maintain its glaucous wax coating and produce dense spines.
			* '''Hardiness:''' Can tolerate brief frosts down to -5°C if dry.

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	[[Category:Cactaceae species]]		[[Category:Cactaceae species]]
	[[Category:Flora of Argentina]]		[[Category:Flora of Argentina]]
	[[Category:Trichocereeae]]		[[Category:Trichocereeae]]

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{{Taxobox
| name = Acanthocalycium glaucum
| image = Acanthocalycium_glaucum.jpg
| kingdom = [[Plantae]]
| family = [[Cactaceae]]
| subfamily = [[Cactoideae]]
| tribe = [[Trichocereeae]]
| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]]
| species = '''Acanthocalycium glaucum'''
| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).
}}

== Description ==
'''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small cactus species forming globose to short cylindrical stems, typically bluish-green to gray-green in coloration.

The ribs are well-defined, often slightly tuberculate. Areoles are rounded to oval and bear numerous spines. Spines are variable, usually slender, straight to slightly curved, and range from pale to darker tones. Central spines may be present or absent, while radial spines are more numerous and evenly distributed.

Flowers are funnel-shaped, typically pale yellow to whitish, sometimes with subtle variations in tone. Floral tubes bear scales, hairs, and bristles characteristic of the genus. Fruits are small, dry, and dehiscent.

== Distribution ==
* Argentina (northwestern regions)

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

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

{{TaxonomySource}}

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

* ''[[Echinopsis glauca]]''
* ''[[Lobivia glauca]]''

== Notes ==
* Recognized for its characteristic glaucous (bluish) epidermis.
* Shows variation in spine density and coloration.

== Cultivation ==
This species is relatively easy to cultivate:
* requires well-draining mineral soil
* prefers bright light
* tolerates cooler temperatures if kept dry during winter

[[Category:Cactaceae species]]
[[Category:Flora of Argentina]]
[[Category:Trichocereeae]]