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Soehrensia bruchii

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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

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Soehrensia bruchii usually grows solitary. The depressed globular shoots are dark green reach a diameter of 20-30 (50) cm and 50–70 cm (20–28 in) 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 cm (1.6 to 2.0 in) long and have the same diameter.[2]

Distribution

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

References

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