Stenocactus coptonogonus

Stenocactus coptonogonus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Stenocactus
Species:
S. coptonogonus
Binomial name
Stenocactus coptonogonus
(Lem.) A.Berger[1]
Synonyms
List
    • Brittonrosea coptonogona (Lem.) Speg.
    • Echinocactus coptonogonus Lem.
    • Echinofossulocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) Lawr. in Loudon
    • Efossus coptonogonus (Lem.) Orcutt
    • Ferocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) N.P.Taylor

Stenocactus coptonogonus is a species of cactus native to the deserts of Mexico.

Description

Stenocactus coptonogonus is a small (7–10 cm (2.8–3.9 in)) globose to subglobose in habit. Unlike other members of the genus Stenocactus it lacks the characteristic numerous wavy ribs instead having 10-15 stout, thick, triangular ribs 1.5 cm (0.59 in) high, 5 mm (0.20 in) or more in width.[2] Its flowers are white with purple or violet mid-veins 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in) in diameter.

  • Young plant
    Young plant

Distribution

Stenocactus coptonongonus is found in Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, and Hidalgo areas of Mexico.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Stenocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) A.Berger". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Stenocactus coptonogonus". llifle Encyclopedias of living forms. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Stenocactus". The Cactus Expert. Retrieved 20 November 2024.


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