Acanthocalycium ferrarii
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| Acanthocalycium ferrarii | |
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| 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
