Melocactus matanzanus
Melocactus matanzanus
The Melocactus matanzanus is a flowering plant in the genus Melocactus from the cactus family ( Cactaceae ). The epithet of the species derives from its location, the Cuban city of Matanzas, from.
Description
Melocactus matanzanus growing spherical and reaches heights of growth of 7 to 9 centimeters in diameters between 8 and 9 centimeters. On the bright green plant body are 8-9 (or more) ribs. From the areoles spring brownish white or gray thorns. The central spine is up to 2 inches long, the 7-8 spreading radial spines are 1.2 to 2 inches long. The densely covered with reddish brown bristles cephalium reaches a height of up to 9 centimeters in diameter and 5-6 centimeters.
The opening up around lunch time pink flowers are up to 2 inches long. The 1 to 2 -inch-long fruits are pink to lilac pink.
Distribution, systematics and hazard
Melocactus matanzanus is common in the north of Cuba.
The first description was published in 1834 by Hermano Leon. Synonyms are Cactus matanzanus (León ) Borg ( 1951) and Melocactus actinacanthus Areces (1976).
In the Red List of Threatened Species IUCN, the type is called " Endangered ( EN ) ', ie performed as endangered.