Biology:Astrophytum coahuilense
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Astrophytum |
| Species: | A. coahuilense
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| Binomial name | |
| Astrophytum coahuilense (H.Moeller) Kanfer
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Astrophytum coahuilense is a cactus species belonging to the genus Astrophytum.
Description
A. coahuilense may be confused with Astrophytum myriostigma, as the two looks similar to each other. A. coahuilense possesses a five-ribbed structure, albeit the epidermis is more covered in softer trichomes compared to A. myriostigma. It grows up to a size of 10 cm (occasionally 20 cm). The flowers are yellow with a characteristic red throat, although can appear pure red or very rarely pure yellow. In the fruit which is red till olive-green colored and basal opening are up to 200 seeds, similar as in the case of A. capricorne.[2]
Distribution and habitat
A. coahuilense is native to Mexico, specifically the south-western regions of Coahuila and Durango. They inhabit preferentially sunny south and east slopes on lime formations, rarely grow in north or west position between white grey rock in a loose to thick vegetation, which primarily consists of a dry bush community. The soil consists mainly of lime gravel and sand with isolated humus feedthroughs.[2]
References
- ↑ Fitz Maurice, B.; Sotomayor, M.; Fitz Maurice, W.A.; Hernández, H.M.; Smith, M. (2017). "Astrophytum coahuilense". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152660A121483203.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/152660/121483203. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Astrophytum coahuilense". Cactus Art Nursery. http://www.cactus-art.biz/schede/ASTROPHYTUM/Astrophytum_coahuilensis/Astrophytum_coahuilense/Astrophytum_coahuilense.htm.
Wikidata ☰ Q10866556 entry
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