Aylostera Spegazzinii (1923)
overgrown flower tube (a characteristic that separates them from Rebutia)
dwarf cactus, globular, usually somewhat extended (Rebutia are more oblate)
adult plants are strong sprouting and form large cushions
flowers usually in half-body height, not at the base or head
flower tube is externally covered with hair and bristles |
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Distribution |
north-Argentinia - Tucuman
south-Bolivia - La Paz, Cochabamba, Oruro
in the higher Andean valleys at altitudes of 1000–4500 m (3280–14765 ft) |
Growth period |
sunny and breezly, avoid excessive heat and blazing sun
temporarily stay in the open air possible
temperature differences between day and night are conducive
sufficient moisture and humidity, especially in heat
pour in the spring after the buds begin to approach |
Winter period |
very bright and dry at 6–12°C (43 to 53°F) |
Substrat |
nutritious, average porous cactus soil |
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| Aylostera heliosa W. Rausch (1970) |
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Habitat |
Bolivia
Tarija -
road to Narvaez
in 2400–2700 m (7874–8858 ft) altitude
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Description |
sunny Aylostera
small globular, later much scion, 2,5 cm (1 in) tall up to 2 cm (0.8 in)
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with taproot
ribs up to 38, spirally twisted, with humps
areoles 0,1 cm (0.04 in)
Ø, close together, felted, light brown
radial spines natable, fitting, downward, comb similar
silvery white, thickened with dark feet
center spine absent
flowers 4,5–5,5 cm (1.8–2.2 in) long, 4 cm (1.6 in) Ø, orange, orange-yellow on the inside
5–8 stigma, white, flowers appear around the bottom to the body
fruits globular, bristles, purple
seeds few, globular, rough
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Synonyms |
Rebutia heliosa W. Rausch (1970) |
| CITES |
Appendix II |
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