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 ornatum (De Candolle) Britton & Rose (1922) |
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Habitat |
Mexico
Guanajuato - along the Rio Torre Blanca to Peñamiller
Hidalgo -near of Real del Monte, Paso del Areal, near the small town of Metztitlan
Querétaro - south of Real del Monte to Toliman about 1000–1500 m (3280–4920 ft) altitude |
Description |
young globular, older up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, about 30 cm (11.8 in) Ø
ribs 8
flakes often in curved patterns
5–11 radial spines, the longest up to 3 cm (1.2 in), straight, stabbing, yellowish to dark brown
flowers 7–8 cm (2.7–3.1 in) broadt, funnel-shaped, light yellow
fruits oblong; few seeds, shiny black
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Synonyms |
Echinocactus ornatus A. P. De Candolle (1828)
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CITES |
Appendix II |
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