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Coryphantha jalpanensis

Coryphantha jalpanensis

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Source-backed classification draft for Coryphantha jalpanensis.

Scientific taxonomy article

Coryphantha jalpanensis

Coryphantha jalpanensis Franc.G.Buchenau is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.1

The current source-backed classification places it in Cactaceae within Coryphantha.12

Its recorded native range/source remark is MXEAG, MXECU, MXEHI, MXEZA, MXEQU, MXEGU, MXESL, MXEDU, NORTHERNAMERICA, MEXICO, MXE, MXETA; Mexico (Querétaro to Hidalgo).1

POWO records the plant context as succulent subshrub, desert or dry shrubland.1

This is a source-populated draft intended for later Kaktus Doktoru editorial rewriting; care advice and morphology should be reviewed before publication.

References

  1. Plants of the World Online. "Coryphantha jalpanensis Franc.G.Buchenau". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:66560-2 ↩
  2. GBIF Secretariat. "Coryphantha jalpanensis". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/3956181 ↩

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Coryphantha jalpanensis

Coryphantha jalpanensis

Coryphantha jalpanensis

Overview\nCoryphantha jalpanensis is a fascinating, slow growing succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family, known for forming attractive dense clumps over time in arid environments.\n\n Taxonomy and nomenclature\nThe species is named after the town of Jalpan in Querétaro, Mexico, where it was originally collected . The genus name Coryphantha is derived from Greek words meaning 'flowering on the summit', referencing its apical bloom habit .\n\n Natural range and habitat\nNative to Mexico, specifically within the states of Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Hidalgo . It thrives on rocky limestone hillsides, semi desert scrublands, and dry slopes at moderate to high elevations.\n\n Appearance\nThe stems are spherical to short cylindrical, featuring prominent tubercles tipped with clusters of needle like, grayish yellow spines. The apex is covered in whitish wool, from which large, funnel shaped yellow flowers emerge in late spring .\n\n Cultivation care\nIt requires a well drained mineral substrate and bright, direct sunlight to maintain its compact shape and promote flowering. Water thoroughly but infrequently during the growing season, and keep completely dry in winter.\n\n Common care mistakes\nOverwatering during the winter dormancy is the leading cause of root rot. Lack of adequate sunlight leads to etiolation, causing the cactus to stretch and weaken.\n\n References\n Plants of the World Online (POWO), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.\n Anderson, E. F. (2001). The Cactus Family. Timber Press.