Echinopsis chamaecereus H.Friedrich & Glaetzle

 

 Echinopsis chamaecereus H.Friedrich & Glaetzle

 

 

Origin and Habitat: This species is supposed to be endemic to Argentina, occurring between Tucumán and Salta. Echinopsis chamaecereus was collected by the botanist Carlo Spegazzini and described at the beginning of the XX century. However, the plant was never found again in the area during several expeditions on horseback by expert Roberto Kiesling, who only found in the area the widespread Echinopsis saltensis.

 

Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Peanut Cactus
SWEDISH (Svenska):Krypkaktus

 

Description: The peanuts cactus, Echinopsis chamaecereus (probably best known under its old name Chamaecereus silvestrii), is a very popular cactus with many crowded finger-like stems. Established plants can reach a height of 15 cm and width of 30 (or more) cm.
Stems: Pale green finger sized, initially erect that became prostrate up to 10 cm tall, 1.2 cm in diameter, up to 15 cm long. As cactus ages, eventually eventually become woody and spineless.
Ribs: 8 to 10.
Spines: 10 to 15 soft, white bristles, 2 mm long.
Flowers: Orange-red about 5 cm in diameter, often produced in prolific quantities from an early age.
Blooming season: In several flushes in late spring and early summer.

 

http://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/CACTI/Family/Cactaceae/8692/Echinopsis_chamaecereus

 

 

Echinopsis 'Rose Quartz'과 비슷하다.