Astrophytum Lemaire (1839)
(greek astron = star, phyton = plant)
Starfish plant, because of the shape of the plant body
flat, spherical or columnar, with tiny, differently arranged,
white flakes for receiving and keeping of humidity
ribs 4–9, strong spines in A. ornatum, bristles at the capricorne-group,
otherwise spineless, yellow or yellow flowers with red throat; hat-shaped seeds, light or dark brown |
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Distribution |
USA - Texas
Mexico - Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, Coahuila, Hidalgo, Querétaro
very warm regions
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Growth period |
very warm location, white and thick with thorns species appearing very bright and full sun
the little green light appears, half shade
little watering, since this species is very sensitive to moisture, the substrate should
can dry out in between and over again |
Winter period |
bright and dry at 6–10°C (43 to 50°F) |
Substrat |
mineral with higher content of clay, crushed pumice, crushed lava and perlite |
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| Astrophytum capricorne cv. crassispinoides (Fleischer) O. Sadovsky & B. Schuetz
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Habitat |
cultivar |
Description |
Fleischer took place between Astrophytum capricorne seedlings
some of pure yellow-flowered plants
the thus obtained plants named Fleischer temporarily
as (cultivar) cv. crassispinoides
this deviant form was not found in nature
the cultivars are hereditary and can serve as a constant Astrophytum capricorne cv. crassispinoides
continue to be reproduced
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Synonyms |
Astrophytum capricorne var. minor fa. luteiflora A. Lux, R. Stanik (1982)
Astrophytum capricorne var. minor fa. lutea A. Lux, R. Stanik (1982)
Astrophytum capricorne var. minor fa. crassispinoides H. Wery (1983)
Astrophytum capricorne (A. Dietrich) Britton & Rose (1922)
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CITES |
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