Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Leuchtenbergia principis
Common name:
Garingkaktus, Agave cactus, Prism cactus
Family:
Cactaceae (Cactus)
Distribution:
Mexico
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Life form:
Succulent plant
Comments:
The tubercles are topped with papery spines, making the plant resemble an agave; old, basal tubercles dry up and fall off. After four years or so, yellow, funnel-shaped flowers 5–6 cm diameter may be borne at the tubercle tips.
Links:
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Locations
1:
Arid House 1
• Accession: 1999-243/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual