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| name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii | | name = Acanthocalycium ferrarii | ||
| image = | | image = Acanthocalycium ferrarii.jpg | ||
| kingdom = [[Plantae]] | | kingdom = [[Plantae]] | ||
| family = [[Cactaceae]] | | family = [[Cactaceae]] | ||
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| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019). | | notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019). | ||
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''Acanthocalycium ferrarii'' is a species of cactus in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]], native to Argentina. | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
'''Acanthocalycium ferrarii''' is a | '''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. | ||
The ribs | 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 | 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 == | == Distribution == | ||
* Argentina – | * Argentina – Catamarca | ||
== Taxonomy == | == Taxonomy == | ||
According to Joël Lodé, this species is | According to '''Joël Lodé''', this species is included in the genus [[Acanthocalycium]]. | ||
== Synonyms == | == Synonyms == | ||
* ''[[Echinopsis ferrarii]]'' | |||
* ''[[Lobivia ferrarii]]'' | |||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* | * A relatively localized species with limited distribution. | ||
* | * Sometimes treated within the genus ''Echinopsis'' in broader classifications. | ||
* Distinguished by its rib count and dense spine coverage. | |||
== Cultivation == | == Cultivation == | ||
* requires well-drained, mineral substrate | |||
* requires well- | * prefers bright light to full sun | ||
* prefers bright light | * moderate watering during growth period | ||
* | * keep dry during winter dormancy | ||
[[Category:Cactaceae]] | [[Category:Cactaceae]] | ||
Revision as of 14:58, 13 April 2026
| Acanthocalycium ferrarii | |
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| File:Acanthocalycium ferrarii.jpg | |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily | Cactoideae |
| Tribe | Trichocereeae |
| SubTribe | |
| Genus | Acanthocalycium |
| Species | Acanthocalycium ferrarii |
| Notes | Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015–2019). |
Acanthocalycium ferrarii is a species of cactus in the genus Acanthocalycium, native to Argentina.
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.
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
Taxonomy
According to Joël Lodé, this species is included in the genus Acanthocalycium.
Synonyms
Notes
- A relatively localized species with limited distribution.
- Sometimes treated within the genus Echinopsis in broader classifications.
- Distinguished by its rib count and dense spine coverage.
Cultivation
- requires well-drained, mineral substrate
- prefers bright light to full sun
- moderate watering during growth period
- keep dry during winter dormancy
