Английская Википедия:Discocactus bahiensis

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Discocactus bahiensis is a species of Discocactus from Brazil.[1]

Description

Discocactus bahiensis grows singly, with heavily spined, depressed spherical to spherical bodies that reach diameters of 8 to 18 centimeters. There are 10 to 15 ribs. The 5 to 13 backward-curved spines are up to 3 centimeters long. The prominent cephalium is formed of white wool and a few short bristles. The slender, funnel-shaped, yellowish white flowers are 4 to 5 centimeters long. The fruits are small.[2]

Subspecies

  • Discocactus bahiensis subsp. bahiensis
  • Discocactus bahiensis subsp. gracilis P.J.Braun & Esteves

Distribution

Discocactus bahiensis is a cactus species native to the Brazilian state of Bahia at altitudes between 380 and 650 meters.[3]

Taxonomy

It was first described in 1922 by Nathaniel Lord Britton and Joseph Nelson Rose. The species name "bahiensis" specifically denotes its presence in Bahia, Brazil.

References

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