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'''''Gymnocalycium chiquitanum''''' is a species of cactus in the genus '']'', endemic to Bolivia. '''''Gymnocalycium chiquitanum''''' is a species of cactus in the genus '']'', endemic to Bolivia.

==Description== ==Description==
''Gymnocalycium chiquitanum'' typically grows as a solitary cactus, featuring flattened, spherical shoots that can be gray-green to light green in color, and sometimes have a reddish tint. These shoots typically range in height from 2 to 4 centimeters, with diameters of 6 to 9 centimeters. The cactus has six to seven ribs adorned with prominent chin-like projections. When present, the central spine measures 1.5 to 2 centimeters in length. Additionally, there are five to nine bent-back radial spines that vary in color from yellowish brown to gray, each with a darker tip, and measuring between 1 to 2.5 centimeters long. ''Gymnocalycium chiquitanum'' typically grows as a solitary cactus, featuring flattened, spherical shoots that can be gray-green to light green in color, and sometimes have a reddish tint. These shoots typically range in height from 2 to 4 centimeters, with diameters of 6 to 9 centimeters. The cactus has six to seven ribs adorned with prominent chin-like projections. When present, the central spine measures 1.5 to 2 centimeters in length. Additionally, there are five to nine bent-back radial spines that vary in color from yellowish brown to gray, each with a darker tip, and measuring between 1 and 2.5 centimeters long.


The flowers of ''Gymnocalycium chiquitanum'' are purple-pink, although they can also be found in white or salmon colors. They are 5 to 7 centimeters long and have the same diameter. The fruits are dark bluish-purple, spindle-shaped, and can grow up to 2 centimeters in length.<ref name="c661">{{cite book | last=Anderson | first=Edward F. | last2=Eggli | first2=Urs | last3=Anderson | first3=Edward F. | title=Das große Kakteen-Lexikon | publisher=Ulmer | publication-place=Stuttgart (Hohenheim) | date=2005 | isbn=3-8001-4573-1 | language=de | page= 314}}</ref> The flowers of ''Gymnocalycium chiquitanum'' are purple-pink, although they can also be found in white or salmon colors. They are 5 to 7 centimeters long and have the same diameter. The fruits are dark bluish-purple, spindle-shaped, and can grow up to 2 centimeters in length.<ref name="c661">{{cite book | last=Anderson | first=Edward F. | last2=Eggli | first2=Urs | last3=Anderson | first3=Edward F. | title=Das große Kakteen-Lexikon | publisher=Ulmer | publication-place=Stuttgart (Hohenheim) | date=2005 | isbn=3-8001-4573-1 | language=de | page= 314}}</ref>

==Distribution== ==Distribution==
This species is commonly found in the Santa Cruz department of Bolivia, growing in rock crevices at altitudes between 800 and 1200 meters. The plants are found growing along with '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''.<ref name="r064">{{cite web | title=Gymnocalycium chiquitanum | website= This species is commonly found in the Santa Cruz department of Bolivia, growing in rock crevices at altitudes between 800 and 1200 meters. The plants are found growing along with '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''.<ref name="r064">{{cite web | title=Gymnocalycium chiquitanum | website=
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==Taxonomy== ==Taxonomy==
It was first described in 1963 by botanist Martín Cárdenas. The name "chiquitanum" refers to its origin in the Bolivian province of Chiquitos. It was first described in 1963 by botanist ]. The name "chiquitanum" refers to its origin in the Bolivian province of Chiquitos.


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Species of cactus

Gymnocalycium chiquitanum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Cactaceae
Subfamily: Cactoideae
Genus: Gymnocalycium
Species: G. chiquitanum
Binomial name
Gymnocalycium chiquitanum
Cárdenas 1963
Synonyms
  • Gymnocalycium chiquitanum var. hammerschmidii (Backeb.) H.Till 2008
  • Gymnocalycium hammerschmidii Backeb. 1963

Gymnocalycium chiquitanum is a species of cactus in the genus Gymnocalycium, endemic to Bolivia.

Description

Gymnocalycium chiquitanum typically grows as a solitary cactus, featuring flattened, spherical shoots that can be gray-green to light green in color, and sometimes have a reddish tint. These shoots typically range in height from 2 to 4 centimeters, with diameters of 6 to 9 centimeters. The cactus has six to seven ribs adorned with prominent chin-like projections. When present, the central spine measures 1.5 to 2 centimeters in length. Additionally, there are five to nine bent-back radial spines that vary in color from yellowish brown to gray, each with a darker tip, and measuring between 1 and 2.5 centimeters long.

The flowers of Gymnocalycium chiquitanum are purple-pink, although they can also be found in white or salmon colors. They are 5 to 7 centimeters long and have the same diameter. The fruits are dark bluish-purple, spindle-shaped, and can grow up to 2 centimeters in length.

Distribution

This species is commonly found in the Santa Cruz department of Bolivia, growing in rock crevices at altitudes between 800 and 1200 meters. The plants are found growing along with Echinopsis calochlora, Gymnocalycium anisitsii subsp. damsii, Frailea cataphracta and Frailea amerhauseri.

Taxonomy

It was first described in 1963 by botanist Martín Cárdenas. The name "chiquitanum" refers to its origin in the Bolivian province of Chiquitos.

References

  1. Anderson, Edward F.; Eggli, Urs; Anderson, Edward F. (2005). Das große Kakteen-Lexikon (in German). Stuttgart (Hohenheim): Ulmer. p. 314. ISBN 3-8001-4573-1.
  2. "Gymnocalycium chiquitanum". LLIFLE. 2013-08-04. Retrieved 2025-01-05. This article incorporates text from this source, which is available under the CC BY-SA 3.0 license.

External links

Taxon identifiers
Gymnocalycium chiquitanum
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