- Source: Thelocactus multicephalus
Thelocactus multicephalus is a species of cactus endemic to Nuevo León, Mexico.
Description
Thelocactus multicephalus is a small perennial gray-green cactus that grows in clusters, growing 6 - 15 cm (5.9 in) tall and is between 8–20 cm (3.1–7.9 in) in diameter. It has conical tubercles. The areoles have 4 to 5 central spines are 1–12 cm (0.39–4.72 in) long that are grey, radial spines are absent. Flowers, about 3–6 cm (1.2–2.4 in) long, are funnel-shaped and white and rarely light pink, growing from new growth at the top of the plant. Seeds are 1.6–2.1 mm (0.063–0.083 in) long.
Distribution
The plant is found in Nuevo León and San Luis Potosí, Mexico growing on limestone hills at elevations between 1600 and 1700 meters
Taxonomy
Echinocactus multicephalus was first discovered near Sandia, by A. Hofer and collected by JJ. Halda in February 1985. The plant was described in 1998.
References
External links
Data related to Thelocactus multicephalus at Wikispecies
