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Gymnocalycium denudatum

Gymnocalycium denudatum

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Source-backed classification draft for Gymnocalycium denudatum.

Scientific taxonomy article

Gymnocalycium denudatum

Gymnocalycium denudatum (Link & Otto) Pfeiff. ex Mittler is treated as an accepted taxon in Plants of the World Online.1

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

Its recorded native range/source remark is AGEDF, URU, AGESF, SOUTHERNSOUTHAMERICA, AGECN, BZS, AGE, BZSRS, BZSSC, SOUTHERNAMERICA, BZSPR, AGECO; S. Brazil to Argentina (Misiones, Corrientes).1

POWO records the plant context as succulent subshrub, subtropical.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. "Gymnocalycium denudatum (Link & Otto) Pfeiff. ex Mittler". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1016850-1 ↩
  2. GBIF Secretariat. "Gymnocalycium denudatum". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Accessed: 2026-06-10. https://www.gbif.org/species/7283196 ↩

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Gymnocalycium denudatum

Gymnocalycium denudatum

Gymnocalycium denudatum

Gymnocalycium denudatum, a popular cactus species belonging to the Cactaceae family, is native to the warm and arid regions of South America. Commonly known as the "Spider Cactus" or "Spider Lily Cactus", this plant is a favorite among cactus enthusiasts for its distinctive appearance and striking flowers . The genus name "Gymnocalycium" derives from the Greek words "gymnos" (naked) and "calyx" (cup), referring to the spineless flower buds, while "denudatum" is Latin for "denuded" or "naked," alluding to its sparse spines on the stem.