Gymnocalycium damsii (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Accepted name
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Gymnocalycium1
- Native distribution
- Bolivia (Santa Cruz); WC-Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul); Paraguay (Concepcion), Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Global, Braziluncertain4
- Synonyms
- 3
26 synonyms
- Gymnocalycium damsii (K.Schum.) Britton & Rose
- Echinocactus anisitsii K.Schum.
- Echinocactus damsii K.Schum.
- Echinocactus joossensianus Boed.
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii damsii (K.Schum.) G.J.Charles
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii holdii Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii multiproliferum (P.J.Braun) P.J.Braun & Esteves
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii tucavocense (Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh.) Schädlich
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii griseopallidum H.Till & Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii pseudomalacocarpus Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii pseudomalacocarpus Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii tucavocense Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium anisitsii tucavocense Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium damsii evae Halda, Horácek & Milt
- Gymnocalycium damsii multiproliferum P.J.Braun
- Gymnocalycium damsii boosii Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium damsii centrispinum Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium damsii centrispinum Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium damsii rotundulum Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium damsii rotundulum Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium damsii torulosum Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium damsii torulosum Backeb. ex H.Till & Amerh.
- Gymnocalycium damsii tucavocense Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium griseopallidum Backeb.
- Gymnocalycium joossensianum (Boed.) Britton & Rose
- Gymnocalycium megatae holdii (Amerh.) Schädlich
Gymnocalycium anisitsii is a globular cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. The specific epithet honors the Hungarian pharmacist Dániel Anisits J. (1856-1911).
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Sources (11)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Gymnocalycium damsii · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Gymnocalycium anisitsii (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1029613 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium anisitsii (Tangopaso) D2505 2.jpg · Public domain
- Wikipedia (hu) – Gymnocalycium anisitsii · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Gymnocalycium anisitsii · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Gymnocalycium anisitsii · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Gymnocalycium tip: Unlike most cacti it dislikes harsh midday sun – bright filtered light is ideal.
Gymnocalycium damsii – what to know
Gymnocalycium damsii – family: Cactaceae, genus: Gymnocalycium. Native range: Bolivia (Santa Cruz); WC-Brazil (Mato Grosso do Sul); Paraguay (Concepcion), Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Global, Brazil. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. 5 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Gymnocalycium damsii?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Gymnocalycium damsii need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Gymnocalycium damsii get?
Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Gymnocalycium damsii toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Gymnocalycium damsii flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Gymnocalycium: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August.
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Gymnocalycium damsii (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1029613 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Gymnocalycium anisitsii (Tangopaso) D2505 2.jpg (Public domain) · Wikipedia – Gymnocalycium anisitsii (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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