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| binomial = Acanthocalycium ferrarii
| binomial = Acanthocalycium ferrarii
| binomial_authority = Rausch (1976)
| binomial_authority = Rausch (1976)
| synonyms = ''Acanthocalycium variiflorum'' nom. inval.
| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019).
| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015).
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== 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 solitary, with globose to short cylindrical stems and a green to grey-green epidermis.


* '''Habit''': Usually solitary; occasionally forming small groups.
* '''Ribs''': 10–15, well defined, slightly tuberculate
* '''Roots''': Fibrous.
* '''Areoles''': Regularly spaced, with short wool when young
* '''Stems''': Globose to short cylindrical; green to grey-green.
* '''Spines''': Numerous, straight; radial and central spines present; colour variable from pale grey to brown
* '''Ribs''': 10–20, well defined, slightly tuberculate.
* '''Flowers''': Diurnal, subapical; funnel-shaped; white to pink or yellowish; floral tube with spiny scales
* '''Areoles''': Rounded, with short wool when young.
* '''Fruits''': Spherical, dry; dehiscent
* '''Spines''': Numerous, straight; variable in length and color.
* '''Seeds''': Dark, papillose
* '''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 ==
 
* rocky slopes
* dry valleys
* shrub vegetation
 
Altitude range: approximately 500–3000 m.


== Distribution ==
== Distribution ==
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* Described by Rausch (1976)
* Described by Rausch (1976)
* Accepted species in Lodé (2015)
* Accepted as a distinct species in Lodé (2015)
* Shows variability within the genus


== Synonyms ==
== Synonyms ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==


* Notable variability in flower coloration.
* Originally associated with ''Acanthocalycium thionanthum''
* Adapted to arid highland environments.
* 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 species]]
[[Category:Cactaceae]]
[[Category:Cactoideae]]
[[Category:Cereeae]]
[[Category:Trichocereinae]]
[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]
[[Category:Acanthocalycium]]

Latest revision as of 20:07, 27 April 2026

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