Gymnocalycium andreae

Gymnocalycium andreae belongs to the Cactaceae family and is found in the Northeast region of Argentina. The species was formally described in 1936 by Backeb. & F.M.Knuth, building upon the original work by Boed. It is a member of the genus Gymnocalycium, a group of cacti characterized by their spherical or short cylindrical shapes and typically small, clustered flowers. The species is part of the broader global distribution of Gymnocalycium, though its primary habitat remains in Argentina. The genus is well-represented in the cactus flora of South America, particularly in regions with arid or semi-arid climates.