Acanthocalycium ferrarii: Difference between revisions

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

Revision as of 15:13, 13 April 2026

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

Acanthocalycium ferrarii is a small cactus species forming solitary, globose to short cylindrical stems.

According to Joël Lodé, this species is included in the genus Acanthocalycium.

Recognized as a distinct species within the genus in the treatment by Joël Lodé.

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 == 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 ==
-* Argentina – Catamarca
+* Argentina
 == Taxonomy ==
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 == Synonyms ==
-* ''[[Echinopsis ferrarii]]''
+* ''[[Acanthocalycium variiflorum]]''
-* ''[[Lobivia ferrarii]]''
 == 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 ==
-* requires well-drained, mineral substrate
+* requires well-draining mineral substrate
 * prefers bright light to full sun
 * moderate watering during growth period