Echinopsis bruchii
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Echinopsis |
| Species: | E. bruchii
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| Binomial name | |
| Echinopsis bruchii (Britton & Rose) H.Friedrich & Glaetzle[1]
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Echinopsis bruchii, synonym Soehrensia bruchii, is a species of Echinopsis found in Argentina.[1][2]
Description
Echinopsis bruchii usually grows solitary. The depressed globular shoots are dark green reach a diameter of 20-30 (50) cm and 50–70 cm (20–28 in) tall. There are 15-50 low, distinct ribs that are somewhat inflated or bumpy between the areoles. The areoles on it are white with 2-4 central spines and 8-10 radial spines that are yellowish or brown. The deep red flowers appear near the top of the shoots and open during the day. They are 4 to 5 cm (1.6 to 2.0 in) long and have the same diameter.[3]
Distribution
Plants are found growing in northwest Argentina,[1] in Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, and San Juan at elevations of 1,700 to 3,500 m (5,600 to 11,500 ft).
References
- ^ a b c d "Echinopsis bruchii (Britton & Rose) H.Friedrich & Glaetzle". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ^ "Echinopsis bruchii". Tropicos. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
- ^ "Soehrensia bruchii". llifle.com. 2013-08-04. Retrieved 2023-12-25.