Soehrensia bruchii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Soehrensia
Species:
S. bruchii
Binomial name
Soehrensia bruchii
(Britton & Rose) A. Cast. & H.V. Lelong

Soehrensia bruchii, is a species of Echinopsis found in Argentina.[1]

Description

Soehrensia bruchii usually grows solitary. The depressed globular shoots are dark green reach a diameter of 20-30(50) centimeters and 50-70 cm tall. There are 15-50 low, distinct ribs that are somewhat inflated or bumpy between the areoles. The areoles on it are white with 2-4 central spines and 8-10 radial spines that are yellowish or brown.

The deep red flowers appear near the top of the shoots and open during the day. They are 4 to 5 centimeters long and have the same diameter.[2]

Distribution

Plants are found growing in Argentina in Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Mendoza, Salta, and San Juan at elevations of 1700 to 3500 meters.

References

  1. "Echinopsis bruchii". Tropicos. Retrieved 2019-08-22.
  2. "Soehrensia bruchii". llifle.com. 2013-08-04. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
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