Ariocarpus fissuratus
Nat. Pflanzenfam. Nachtr. [Engler & Prantl] 3, Abt. 6a: 195. 1894
Family
Cactaceae
Genus
Species
Ariocarpus fissuratus
Author
K.Schum. in Engl. & Prantl
Chinese genus
岩牡丹属
Chinese name
龟甲牡丹
Primary
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Roots
Each plant has a large turnip-like taproot, which lies below the soil surface and serves for water storage.
Tubercles
The tubercles, about as long as wide, are closely packed and form a coarse mosaic. Exposed faces of tubercles, deeply fissured on either side of the central areolar groove, are coarsely rugose, and are often sharply angled apically; and with a lateral longitudinal furrow on each side of the tubercle, along the edge.
Flowers
These plants have a woolly crown, from which emerge bright pink-violet flowers up to 2,5-5 cm, 2 times wider than long when fully expanded. Flowers last for 3 to 4 days.
Blooming Season
October, November.
Fruits
white or green, with lots of seed.
Areoles
The areoles are up to 3 mm wide, sometimes confined to middle of tubercle faces instead of extending to tips.