Astrophytum capricorne
Astrophytum capricorne
Astrophytum capricorne is a species in the genus Astrophytum in the cactus family ( Cactaceae ). The specific epithet is derived from the capricorne Latin words caper or for capra, goat ' woie for cornu, horn ' and refers to the twisted thorns of Art
Description
Astrophytum capricorne grows with green, spherical bodies, which are densely covered with white hair tuft. You can reach heights of growth 10-15 centimeters in diameter and 10 to 15 centimeters. The 7-8 very sharp-edged ribs carry round areolae, sitting 2 to 3.5 centimeters apart. The arising therefrom 5-10 yellow to brownish black spines are twisted to twisted, flattened, somewhat pliable and 3 to 7 inches long.
The fragrant, yellow flowers have a reddish throat, are 6-7 inches long and can reach diameter 4-6 cm. The fruits tear open at its base.
Distribution, systematics and hazard
Astrophytum capricorne is common in the Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and San Luis Potosi in the Chihuahuan Desert.
The first description as Echinocactus capricornis by Albert Gottfried Dietrich was published in 1851. Nathaniel Lord Britton and Joseph Nelson Rose they put 1922 in the genus Astrophytum. Another synonym is nomenklatorisches Maierocactus capricornus ( A.Dietr. ) ECRost (1925 ).
In the Red List of Threatened Species IUCN, the type is known as " Least Concern (CR ) ", ie than not led at risk.