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== Description ==
== Description ==
'''Acanthocalycium klimpelianum''' is a small globose cactus, usually solitary, with a somewhat flattened apex. The stem is green to dark green, reaching up to 8 cm in height and similar in diameter.
'''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 rounded, divided into tubercle-like segments. Areoles are small and bear short, fine radial spines and a few central spines. Spines are thin, straight, and pale, often whitish to light brown.
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. The floral tube is covered with small scales bearing bristles and fine spines.
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, globose, dry, and dehiscent. Seeds are tiny, dark, 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 ==
* ''[[Echinopsis klimpeliana]]''
* ''[[Acanthocalycium klimpeliana]]''
* ''[[Lobivia klimpeliana]]''
* ''[[Acanthocalycium peitscherianum]]''


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* A relatively small species, often overlooked due to its modest appearance.
* A relatively localized species with limited distribution.
* Sometimes included in ''Echinopsis'' in broader classifications.
* Shows moderate variation in spine density and rib structure.
* Characterized by its tuberculate ribs and relatively large flowers.
* Includes taxa later unified under ''Acanthocalycium klimpelianum''.


== Cultivation ==
== Cultivation ==

Revision as of 15:20, 13 April 2026

Acanthocalycium klimpelianum
File:Acanthocalycium klimpelianum.jpg
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

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