Gymnocalycium hybopleurum
Gymnocalycium hybopleurum (K.Schum.) Backeb.
Gymnocalycium hybopleurum is a species in the Cactaceae family, first described in 1936 by Backeb. It is a member of the genus Gymnocalycium, which is characterized by its globular to cylindrical cactus forms.
Description
Gymnocalycium hybopleurum (K.Schum.) Backeb. is a species within the Cactaceae family, originally described in 1936. It belongs to the genus Gymnocalycium, a group of cacti known for their rounded or cylindrical growth habits. The species is part of a diverse and widely distributed genus native to South America, particularly Argentina and Bolivia. Gymnocalycium species are often cultivated for their ornamental value and are commonly found in botanical collections and gardens. The genus is distinguished by features such as ribbed stems, small spines, and typically yellow or white flowers.
Synonyms
Echinocactus multiflorus var. hybopleurusGymnocalycium ambatoenseGymnocalycium catamarcense subsp. acinacispinumGymnocalycium catamarcense subsp. schmidianumGymnocalycium feroxGymnocalycium hybopleurum var. feroxGymnocalycium hybopleurum var. breviflorumGymnocalycium hybopleurum var. centrispinumGymnocalycium hybopleurum var. ferociorGymnocalycium schmidianum
