Gymnocalycium Pfeiffer ex Mittler (1844)
(Greek gymnos = naked, Greek kalyx = calyx)
naked flower calyx
because of the calyx without spines, bristles and hairs
usually flat globular, in age some thick columnar, very different sizes, simple or clumping
ribs 20 or less;
spines adjacent or outspread, thin to very strong
flowers small short to large funnel shaped, often white or white with red center, however also yellow or red,
calyx bare and scaly; fruits and seeds very different |
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Distribution |
south America - Bolivia, Paraguay, south Brazil to Argentinia
almost complete south America eastern of the Cordilleras
steppes and mountains |
Growth period |
warm and part shady, avoid full sun, temporarily a location outdoor is possible
plants with stronger spines can get more sun
from early summer abundant watering, but standing moisture is to avoid
especially at warm weather not to sparse moisture |
Winter period |
bright and cool, not to dry, at 6–12°C (42–53°F), as possible not under 5°C (41°F)
mountain species occasionally also colder |
Substrat |
nutrient rich, very permeable to water with addition of peat |
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| Gymnocalycium bruchii (Spegazzini) Hosseus (1926) |
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Habitat |
Argentinia
Córdoba -
in 1640–6562 ft (500–2000 m) altitude |
Description |
named after the discoverer Dr. C. Bruch, Catamaraca, Argentinia
pretty dwarf cactus, green, strongly clumping, forms large clumps
ribs about 12, with small tubercles
about 12 spines, fine like bristles, white or partly brownish or with brownish base
flowers bell shaped, slight to strong pink, partly with dark midvein
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Synonyms |
Frailea bruchii C. Spegazzini (1923)
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CITES |
Appendix II |
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