Ariocarpus retusus

Ariocarpus retusus is a species of cactus, from the genus Ariocarpus, found mainly in Mexico. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing species in this genus known for a slow rate of growth.[1] Despite its slow growth, often taking ten years to reach flowering age, the retusus is a desirable cactus for cultivation, having attractive flowers and an unusual form for a cactus. It is also one of the most easily cultivated species in the genus.

Ariocarpus retusus
Ariocarpa retusus 1.jpg
Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
CITES Appendix I (CITES)
Scientific classificationedit
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Order:Caryophyllales
Family:Cactaceae
Subfamily:Cactoideae
Genus:Ariocarpus
Species:
A. retusus
Binomial name
Ariocarpus retusus
Scheidw.
Flowering Ariocarpus retusus

 


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