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| name = Acanthocalycium glaucum | | name = Acanthocalycium glaucum | ||
| image = | | image = Acanthocalycium glaucum.jpg | ||
| kingdom = [[Plantae]] | | kingdom = [[Plantae]] | ||
| family = [[Cactaceae]] | | family = [[Cactaceae]] | ||
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| genus = [[Acanthocalycium]] | | genus = [[Acanthocalycium]] | ||
| species = '''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' | | species = '''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' | ||
| notes = Taxonomy | | notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019). | ||
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''Acanthocalycium glaucum'' is a species of cactus in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]], native to Argentina. | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
'''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small, solitary cactus | '''Acanthocalycium glaucum''' is a small, usually solitary cactus with globose to short cylindrical stems, often exhibiting a characteristic bluish-green (glaucous) epidermis. Plants typically reach up to 10 cm in height and 8 cm in diameter. | ||
The ribs | The ribs are 8–12, well defined, with slightly rounded margins. Areoles are small and bear numerous fine radial spines along with a few central spines. Spines are slender, straight to slightly curved, whitish to pale yellow, sometimes aging to gray. | ||
Flowers are diurnal, funnel-shaped, usually pale yellow to creamy white, occasionally with pinkish tones. They arise near the apex and display a floral tube covered with small scales bearing spines, hairs, and bristles. | |||
Fruits are small, spherical, dry, and dehiscent. Seeds are dark, small, and papillose. | |||
== Distribution == | == Distribution == | ||
* | * Argentina – Catamarca, La Rioja | ||
== Taxonomy == | == Taxonomy == | ||
According to '''Joël Lodé | According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is placed in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]]. | ||
== | == Synonyms == | ||
* [[ | * ''[[Echinopsis glauca]]'' | ||
* [[ | * ''[[Echinocactus glaucus]]'' | ||
* [[ | * ''[[Lobivia glauca]]'' | ||
== | == Notes == | ||
* Recognized for its bluish (glaucous) stem coloration. | |||
* Sometimes treated within ''Echinopsis'' in broader classifications. | |||
* Shows moderate variability in spine density and coloration. | |||
* ''Echinopsis | |||
* | |||
== Cultivation == | == Cultivation == | ||
This species is | This species is relatively easy to cultivate: | ||
* | * prefers well-draining mineral substrate | ||
* | * requires bright light to full sun | ||
* | * moderate watering during active growth | ||
* | * keep dry and cool in winter | ||
[[Category:Cactaceae]] | [[Category:Cactaceae]] | ||
Revision as of 14:54, 13 April 2026
| Acanthocalycium glaucum | |
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| File:Acanthocalycium glaucum.jpg | |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily | Cactoideae |
| Tribe | Trichocereeae |
| SubTribe | |
| Genus | Acanthocalycium |
| Species | Acanthocalycium glaucum |
| Notes | Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019). |
Acanthocalycium glaucum is a species of cactus in the genus Acanthocalycium, native to Argentina.
Description
Acanthocalycium glaucum is a small, usually solitary cactus with globose to short cylindrical stems, often exhibiting a characteristic bluish-green (glaucous) epidermis. Plants typically reach up to 10 cm in height and 8 cm in diameter.
The ribs are 8–12, well defined, with slightly rounded margins. Areoles are small and bear numerous fine radial spines along with a few central spines. Spines are slender, straight to slightly curved, whitish to pale yellow, sometimes aging to gray.
Flowers are diurnal, funnel-shaped, usually pale yellow to creamy white, occasionally with pinkish tones. They arise near the apex and display a floral tube covered with small scales bearing spines, hairs, and bristles.
Fruits are small, spherical, dry, and dehiscent. Seeds are dark, small, and papillose.
Distribution
- Argentina – Catamarca, La Rioja
Taxonomy
According to Joël Lodé, this species is placed in the genus Acanthocalycium.
Synonyms
Notes
- Recognized for its bluish (glaucous) stem coloration.
- Sometimes treated within Echinopsis in broader classifications.
- Shows moderate variability in spine density and coloration.
Cultivation
This species is relatively easy to cultivate:
- prefers well-draining mineral substrate
- requires bright light to full sun
- moderate watering during active growth
- keep dry and cool in winter
