Austrocactus philippii
Scientific Name: Austrocactus philippii (Regel) Buxb.
Synonym: Austrocactus hibernus, Cereus philippii, Echinopsis philippii, Erdisia philippii
Family: Cactaceae
Origin: Chile (Cordillera de Maule)
Growth Habits: Clumping cactus, branching at the base, semi-erect stems, up to 16 inches tall (40 cm), 1.2 inches in diameter (3 cm); 7 to 10 ribs, tuberculate; 1 to 5 central spines; 5 to 8 radials
Blooming Habits:
Diurnal yellowish brown flowers, up to 2 inches long (5 cm)
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