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Gymnocalycium leptanthum

Gymnocalycium leptanthum (Speg.) Speg.
Gymnocalycium leptanthum
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Gymnocalycium leptanthum is a species in the Cactaceae family, first described in 1925. It belongs to the genus Gymnocalycium and was authored by (Speg.) Speg.

Description

Gymnocalycium leptanthum is a member of the Cactaceae family, known for its cactus species diversity. The species was formally published in 1925 and is part of the genus Gymnocalycium, which includes various small to medium-sized cacti. The authorship of this species is attributed to (Speg.) Speg., reflecting the taxonomic work of the time.

Synonyms

Gymnocalycium quehlianum subsp. leptanthumEchinocactus leptanthusEchinocactus platensis var. leptanthusEchinocactus leptanthus

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