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Gymnocalycium schroederianum

Gymnocalycium schroederianum Osten
Gymnocalycium schroederianum
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Gymnocalycium schroederianum is a species in the Cactaceae family, native to the Northeast of Argentina and Uruguay. It was first described in 1941 by Osten.

Description

This cactus species is part of the genus Gymnocalycium, which is known for its globular or cylindrical forms and is commonly found in South American arid regions. Gymnocalycium schroederianum has a global distribution, with its primary habitat in the Northeast of Argentina and extending into Uruguay. The species was formally published in 1941, with the authorship attributed to Osten. It is a member of the Cactaceae family, a group of flowering plants that are well-adapted to dry environments and are characterized by their succulent stems and spines.

Distribution

Global · Argentina Northeast · Uruguay

Synonyms

Gymnocalycium erolesiiGymnocalycium hyptiacanthum subsp. schroederianumGymnocalycium schroederianum subsp. schroederianumGymnocalycium hyptiacanthum subsp. paucicostatumGymnocalycium platense subsp. paucicostatumGymnocalycium platense subsp. schroederianumGymnocalycium schroederianum subsp. bayenseGymnocalycium schroederianum subsp. boessiiGymnocalycium schroederianum subsp. paucicostatum

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