Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum (Rud.Mey.) Megata
국표에 없다.
Origin and Habitat: Garden origin (Nursery produced cultivar)
Synonyms:
- Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum (Rud.Mey.) Megata
ENGLISH: Bishop's Miter, Bishop's Cap, Bishop's Hat
CHINESE (中文): 碧琉璃鸾凤玉
ITALIAN (Italiano): Cappello del Vescovo
SPANISH (Español): Mitra, Bonete de Obispo
Description: Astrophytum myriostigmaSN|1845]]SN|1845]] var. nudum (nude form also known as “Hekiran” in Japanese speech) is very similar to the other myriostigma, it only deviate from the well-known typical form for lacking or mostly lacking white flecks, giving a bright green, blue-green, gray-green or mauve-green color overall depending on clones.
It is by some considered an extreme form of the subspecies potosinus.
Stem: Spherical to shortly columnar with age. The stems is smooth and can be over 120 cm tall and 5-10 cm in diameter and are shaped like a bishop's headpiece or a star.
Spines: None.
Ribs: The number of ribs vary from 3 to 8 (usually 5).
Flowers: 5 cm in length, pale-yellow, silk-shining unlike the white-spotted plant, occasionally with an orange gloom.
Blooming season: Spring or early summer, They take up to 6 years to bloom.
Fruits: Dry, dehisces towards the apex forming about 5 star shaped lobes. With few seeds.
