Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus ssp. flaviflorus
Synonym: Turbinicarpus flaviflorus, Neolloydia schmiedickeana var. flaviflora, Turbinicarpus macrochele ssp. flaviflorus, Pediocactus schmiedickeanus var. flaviflorus, Turbinicarpus schmiedickeanus var. flaviflorus
Family: Cactaceae
Listed in CITES Appendix 1
 Neolloydia schmiedickeana ssp. flaviflora at the Huntington Gardens in early July |
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 25°F (-4°C) for a short period Minimum Avg. Temperature: 55°F (12°C) Sun Exposure: Light shade to part sun Origin: Mexico (San Luis Potosí: Santa Rita) Growth Habits: Solitary or slowly clumping, 1 inch in diameter (2.5 cm), 2 inches tall (5 cm); conical tubercles; 4 to 6 spines Watering Needs: Propagation: Seeds |
The genus name "Turbinicarpus" comes from the Latin for "fruits shaped like a top". The species is named after K. Schmiedicke.
The subspecies is named after the Latin for 'yellow flower'.
The second picture is Turbinicarpus flaviflorus (MG1284) at Kuentz Nursery in early June
Blooming Habits:
Light yellow flower, 0.7 inches in diameter (2 cm).
Fruiting Habits:
Check for Field Collection numbers at Ralph Martin's Site
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