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


== Taxonomic note ==
''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'' is a species of cactus in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]], native to northwestern Argentina.
This name is widely used in horticulture and older classifications.


It refers to the species currently accepted as [[Acanthocalycium thionanthum]].
== Description ==
'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a small to medium-sized cactus, usually solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems and a green to grey-green epidermis.
 
* '''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
 
== Distribution ==
Argentina:
 
* Catamarca
* La Rioja
 
== Taxonomy ==
 
* Described by Rausch (1976)
* Accepted as a distinct species in Lodé (2015)
 
== Synonyms ==
According to Joël Lodé (2015):
 
* ''Acanthocalycium variiflorum'' — nom. inval.
 
== Notes ==
 
* Originally associated with ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum''
* Displays variability in flower coloration
 
== Cultivation ==
 
* well-draining mineral substrate
* bright light to full sun
* moderate watering during growth
* dry, cool winter rest
 
[[Category:Cactaceae]]
[[Category:Cactoideae]]
[[Category:Cereeae]]
[[Category:Trichocereinae]]
[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]

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Acanthocalycium ferrarii
File:Acanthocalycium ferrarii.jpg
Kingdom Plantae
Family Cactaceae
Subfamily Cactoideae
Tribe Cereeae
SubTribe Trichocereinae
Genus Acanthocalycium
Species A. ferrarii
Notes Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).

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

Description

Acanthocalycium ferrarii is a small to medium-sized cactus, usually solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems and a green to grey-green epidermis.

  • 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

Distribution

Argentina:

  • Catamarca
  • La Rioja

Taxonomy

  • Described by Rausch (1976)
  • Accepted as a distinct species in Lodé (2015)

Synonyms

According to Joël Lodé (2015):

  • Acanthocalycium variiflorum — nom. inval.

Notes

  • Originally associated with Acanthocalycium thionanthum
  • Displays variability in flower coloration

Cultivation

  • well-draining mineral substrate
  • bright light to full sun
  • moderate watering during growth
  • dry, cool winter rest