Gymnocalycium calochlorum
Gymnocalycium calochlorum (Boed.) Y.Itô
Gymnocalycium calochlorum is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to the Northeast of Argentina. It was first described in 1952 by Y. Itô, with the original name attributed to Boed. This species is part of the genus Gymnocalycium, which is known for its globular to cylindrical cacti. It is found in a global distribution, though it is specifically associated with its native habitat in Argentina.
Description
Gymnocalycium calochlorum belongs to the Cactaceae family and is native to the Northeast region of Argentina. The species was first published in 1952 by Y. Itô, based on the original work of Boed. As a member of the genus Gymnocalycium, it shares characteristics typical of the group, such as a compact, globular growth form. The species has a global distribution, but its natural habitat is in the Northeast of Argentina. It is part of a diverse cactus genus that is commonly cultivated and studied for its morphological features and ecological adaptations.
Distribution
Global · Argentina Northeast
Synonyms
Gymnocalycium parvulum subsp. amoenumGymnocalycium parvulum subsp. huettneriGymnocalycium quehlianum var. calochlorumEchinocactus calochlorusEchinocactus proliferGymnocalycium amoenumGymnocalycium calochlorum var. proliferumGymnocalycium parvulum var. amoenumGymnocalycium proliferumGymnocalycium proliferum var. calochlorumGymnocalycium parvulum subsp. agnesiae
