Acanthocalycium klimpelianum

Acanthocalycium klimpelianum
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Kingdom	Plantae
Family	Cactaceae
Subfamily	Cactoideae
Tribe	Trichocereeae
SubTribe
Genus	Acanthocalycium
Species	Acanthocalycium klimpelianum
Notes	Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).

Acanthocalycium klimpelianum is a species of cactus in the genus Acanthocalycium, native to Argentina.

Description

Acanthocalycium klimpelianum is a small cactus species, typically growing solitary, with globose to slightly flattened stems. The epidermis is green to dark green.

The ribs are low and divided into tubercle-like segments. Areoles are small and bear short radial spines and a few central spines. Spines are thin, straight, and pale, often whitish to light brown.

Flowers are relatively large compared to the plant body, funnel-shaped, typically white to pale pink. They arise near the apex and have a floral tube bearing scales with fine spines, hairs, and bristles.

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

Distribution

• Argentina – Córdoba, San Luis

Taxonomy

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

Synonyms

• Acanthocalycium klimpeliana
• Acanthocalycium peitscherianum
• Echinopsis klimpeliana
• Echinopsis peitscheriana
• Lobivia klimpeliana

Notes

• A relatively localized species with limited distribution.
• Shows moderate variation in spine density and rib structure.
• Includes taxa later unified under Acanthocalycium klimpelianum.

Cultivation

• prefers well-draining mineral substrate
• requires bright light to full sun
• moderate watering during active growth
• keep dry and cool in winter