Weingartia cardenasiana
species of plant
Weingartia cardenasiana is a species of Weingartia found in Bolivia.
Description
Weingartia cardenasiana is a solitary cactus with spherical, dark green stems that grow up to 5 cm (2.0 in) tall and 8 cm (3.1 in) in diameter. It possesses a long taproot. The stem features 14 spirally arranged ribs, divided into tubercles bearing yellowish-white areoles. A single central spine may be absent. Its conspicuously rough, yellowish radial spines are arranged in a comb-like fashion and measure 5 to 10 mm in length. The plant produces yellow flowers that are 2.5 cm long and have the same diameter. The fruits are spherical and green.
Distribution
Weingartia cardenasiana is native to the Bolivian departments of Cochabamba, Chuquisaca, and Santa Cruz, found at altitudes ranging from 2,300 to 2,800 meters (7,500 to 9,200 ft).
Taxonomy
Originally described as Sulcorebutia cardenasiana by Roberto Vásquez in 1975, the species was transferred to the genus Weingartia by Fred Hermann Brandt in 1978.
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