Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Succulent Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Bolivia (Chuquisaca) |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Mound-shaped cactus forms low-growing clumps. |
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| Stems | Stem has a round, mound-shaped form which is covered in oval-shaped tubercles. Each tubercle is armed with 10-12 radial spines and occasionally 1-2 erect central spines. |
| Flowers | Light to dark magenta flowers have numerous, cream-coloured stamens and sometimes white throats (3-4 cm long, 3-4 cm wide). The floral tube is funnel-shaped. |
| Fruit | Fruits are dark brownish red (4-5 mm wide). |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Stems |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red |
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| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Magenta |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red, Brown |
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Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 32564 |
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| Species ID | 6976 |
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