Navigation
Other |
Lophophora alberto-vojtechii
NOTE: This is a newly mentioned species discovered by a group of researchers. They have been studying the relationships of Lophophora and have put forth an interesting classification, that to us, seems very reasonable. If you want to learn more chck out the information at the bottom of this page.
Lophophora alberto-vojtechiiFamily: Cactaceae Subfamily: Cactoideae Tribe: Cacteae Botanical Name: Lophophora alberto-vojtechii Extensions: N/A English Name(s): Synonyms: N/A Related Species: Lophophora diffusa, Lophophora fricii, Lophophora koehresii. |
|
|
Description: Distribution: San Luis Potosi, Mexico Rib form: In sets of 5 or 8 ribs. Max. size: Authors state 10-50mm. Skin: Grey-green. Areoles: Wool drops off easily, so plants may appear bare. Roots: About 3cm and fat like Lophophora. Reproduction: Unknown. Flower Morphology: Similar in colour as Lophophora koehresii, but unlike L. koehresii the flowers are more rounded. Petal colour: White to light pink. Fruits: White to light pink. Seeds: |
 
|
|
Notes: Seeds have been offered for sale by a couple collectors, and plants are now being grown. Time will unfold many mysteries with this pretty little new Lophohpora. Our first seeds germinated on February 2, 2010. Collection Date: 2007-8-1 Collector(s): G.B.Hinton Type Location: holotype Herb. G.B.Hinton Publication Described in: Cactus & Co. 12(2): pages 105-117. June, 2008 Described by: Bohata , My?ak & ?nicer |
[ Lophophora | Lophophora Identification | Breeding Lophophora ]
