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2Soehrensia formosa subsp. rosarioana (Rausch) Schlumpb.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Soehrensia3
- Plant type
- Perennial, globular succulent cactus.
- Native distribution
- Argentina, La Rioja province, Sierra de Famatina.5
- Natural habitat
- High-altitude, rocky Andean areas and mountain valleys, in open, grassy environments.
- Height / growth form
- Small, globular cactus, typically growing solitary. The body diameter is about 10 cm. The original description mentions 12–18 ribs and about 20 spines, some up to 5 cm long.
- Flowering period
- The exact flowering month is not confirmed. Its flowers are yellow, approximately 6.5 cm long and 5 cm in diameter.
- Growth & dormancy period
- The active growth period begins in spring and continues through summer, potentially extending into early autumn under suitable conditions. Growth slows down or enters dormancy in winter. It requires less water during the winter period.
- Ecology
- It occurs in the high-altitude areas of La Rioja province in Argentina, specifically in the Sierra de Famatina region. According to the original description, it is a rare plant. It is associated with rocky, open mountainous habitats.
- Synonyms
- 4
5 synonyms
- Lobivia rosarioana Rausch
- Echinopsis formosa rosarioana (Rausch) M.Lowry
- Echinopsis oreopepon Wedermann
- Lobivia formosa rosarioana (Rausch) Rausch
- Lobivia rosarioana rubriflora Rausch
Sources (6)
- npgsweb.ars-grin.gov
- Lobivia rosarioana
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Soehrensia formosa rosarioana · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q109570762 · CC0
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Soehrensia formosa subsp. rosarioana – what to know
Soehrensia bruchii rosarioana – family: Cactaceae, genus: Soehrensia. Native range: Argentina, La Rioja province, Sierra de Famatina. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (2 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Is Soehrensia formosa subsp. rosarioana toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Soehrensia formosa rosarioana (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q109570762 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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