Turbinicarpus horripilus (Lem.) V. John & Ríha, Kaktusy 19:22. 1983 (syn: (≡) Gymnocactus horripilus (Lem.) Backeb.; (≡) Mammillaria horripila Lem. (basionym); (≡) Neolloydia horripila (Lem.) Britton & Rose; (≡) Thelocactus horripilus (Lem.) Kladiwa); Semi-desert vegetation among calcareous rocks. Native: Mexico (Hidalgo) The extent of occurrence is 500 km² and is known from only a few subpopulations which are continuing to decline due to collecting. (From IUCN Red List (VU) )
Plants from Cactus Garden: Cactus 2 for id from Cactus garden.. : Attachments (1). 4 posts by 3 authors. This one again shot from Cactus garden, Panchkula is being posted for identification...experts please help.... It is Gymnocactus sp. I'm no expert, but that looks like a Gymnocactus, horripilus perhaps? Agree with Gymnocactus horripilus References: GRIN The Plant List cactus art Wikipedia Dave’s Garden IUCN Red List (VU) |
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