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 muscula (F. Ritter & P. Thiele ex F. Ritter)
Backeberg (1963) |
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Habitat |
Bolivia
Cochabamba - Arque
Tarija - at Padcaya, at Piedra Larga
in about 2800 m (9186 ft) altitude |
Description |
elongated, up to 4 cm (1.6 in) Ø, green, very nice, looks like with a thick, white fur covered
ribs dissolved in hump
spines numreous, 0,24 cm (0.1 in) long, straight
flower orange, tube white bristly
flowers even on tiny plants
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Synonyms |
Rebutia muscula F. Ritter & P. Thiele ex F. Ritter (1963)
Rebutia fiebrigii M. Guerke(1916)
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CITES |
Appendix II |
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