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Gymnocalycium horridispinum
L517 La Mudana 1200m Cordoba, Argentina
Very strong, wild and long
spines.
Radials: 10/13, 4-5 cm long, dark- brown, later grey. No
central spines.
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This plant needs full sun to develop
the typical powerful spines |
Description: Strongly spined cactus, usually solitary.
Stem:
Globular to
cylindrical,
oblong,
solitary. 8 - 10 cm in diameter, up to 15 cm high.
Epidermis: Dark green.
Spines: Very strong, stiff and impressive, up to 4-5cm long.
Cultivation:
Summer grower, water regularly in
summer, keep rather dry in
winter.
Grows well in
full sun or
light shade.
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Photo of conspecific taxa, varieties, forms and cultivars of
Gymnocalycium monvillei.
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Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus
Family)
Scientific name: Gymnocalycium monvillei ssp. horridispinum
A.B.Frank ex H. Till,
Published in: KuaS 38(8): 191, 1987
Synonym:
- Gymnocalycium monvillei ssp. horridispinum
Published in: (G. Frank ex H. Till) H. Till, Gymnocalycium 6(3):
102, 1993.
HABITAT: Argentina, prov. Cordoba,
Altitude: 700 - 1200 m.
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Flowers pink, showy, 6 cm long and large (may have a clearer white
throat) Pale red fruits. |
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