Coryphantha
Coryphantha
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Coryphantha clavata
Coryphantha clavata
Coryphantha clavata is an erect, cylindrical-stemmed cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae, native to the arid highlands of Mexico. Known for its distinct tubercle structure and stunning yellow crown flowers, it is highly prized by succulent collectors for its geometric appeal and cold tolerance when kept dry .
Coryphantha compacta
Coryphantha compacta
Coryphantha compacta is a small, usually solitary, globose to somewhat flattened cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is highly valued by collectors for its neat, pectinate spine arrangement and vivid yellow blossoms .
Coryphantha conspicua
Coryphantha conspicua
Coryphantha conspicua is a distinctive and highly ornamental globose cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. It is prized by succulent enthusiasts for its intricate spination and beautiful contrasting summer blooms.
Coryphantha echinus
Coryphantha echinus
Coryphantha echinus, commonly known as the Sea-Urchin Cactus or rhinoceros cactus, is a heavily spined, highly decorative globose cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. Adapted to survival in arid, rocky environments, this species is highly valued by collectors for its geometric spiral tubercles and sharp, protective spine shield .
Coryphantha elephantidens
Coryphantha elephantidens
Coryphantha elephantidens is a highly sought-after, globose-depressed cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae. Known for its remarkably large, smooth tubercles and striking summer blooms, it is a favorite among succulent collectors and rock garden enthusiasts .
Coryphantha erecta
Coryphantha erecta
Coryphantha erecta is a perennial succulent subshrub in the family Cactaceae, characterized by its cylindrical growth habit, distinct spiral tubercles, and golden-yellow spines. In its natural habitat, it often offsets from the base to form dense, attractive clumps.
Coryphantha georgii
Coryphantha georgii
Coryphantha georgii is a distinctive succulent subshrub cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. Well-known among succulent enthusiasts, this species is highly valued for its geometric tubercle arrangement and robust spine clusters, displaying perfect adaptations to arid desert environments .
Coryphantha glanduligera
Coryphantha glanduligera
Coryphantha glanduligera is a small to medium-sized succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family . It is highly distinguished by its prominent nectar-secreting glands located in the axils of its tubercles.
Coryphantha glassii
Coryphantha glassii
Coryphantha glassii is a rare and highly sought-after cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae. Endemic to the arid regions of Mexico, this succulent subshrub forms attractive small clumps with distinct tubercles and intricate spine patterns.
Coryphantha gracilis
Coryphantha gracilis
Coryphantha gracilis is a small, globose to cylindrical cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Known for its elegant spine arrangement and delicate appearance, this succulent subshrub is highly valued by succulent enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.
Coryphantha heterophylla
Coryphantha heterophylla
Coryphantha heterophylla is a unique globose to short-cylindrical cactus species in the family Cactaceae. Known for its distinct spiraling tubercles and robust spine configuration, this species is highly prized among succulent enthusiasts for its geometrical symmetry and large, golden-yellow apical blooms .
Coryphantha hintoniorum
Coryphantha hintoniorum
Coryphantha hintoniorum is a rare, globose to short-cylindrical cactus species in the family Cactaceae. Known for its distinct spiraled tubercles and yellow woolly crown, this succulent subshrub is highly prized by succulent collectors for its resilience and beautiful summer blooms .
Coryphantha hookeri
Coryphantha hookeri
Coryphantha hookeri is a rare, globose to cylindrical cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family . Highly prized by collectors, it is recognized for its symmetric spine arrangement and showy terminal flowers.
Coryphantha ibarrana
Coryphantha ibarrana
Coryphantha ibarrana is a distinct, succulent subshrub belonging to the family Cactaceae . Highly adapted to harsh, arid desert conditions, this cactus species is appreciated among collectors for its striking spiraling tubercles and beautiful apical flowers.
Coryphantha jalpanensis
Coryphantha jalpanensis
Coryphantha jalpanensis is a fascinating, slow-growing succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family, known for forming attractive dense clumps over time in arid environments.
Taxonomy and nomenclature
The species is named after the town of Jalpan in Querétaro, Mexico, where it was originally collected 1. The genus name Coryphantha is derived from Greek words meaning 'flowering on the summit', referencing its apical bloom habit 2.
Natural range and habitat
Native to Mexico, specifically within the states of Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, and Hidalgo 1. It thrives on rocky limestone hillsides, semi-desert scrublands, and dry slopes at moderate to high elevations.
Appearance
The stems are spherical to short cylindrical, featuring prominent tubercles tipped with clusters of needle-like, grayish-yellow spines. The apex is covered in whitish wool, from which large, funnel-shaped yellow flowers emerge in late spring 2.
Cultivation care
It requires a well-drained mineral substrate and bright, direct sunlight to maintain its compact shape and promote flowering. Water thoroughly but infrequently during the growing season, and keep completely dry in winter.
Common care mistakes
Overwatering during the winter dormancy is the leading cause of root rot. Lack of adequate sunlight leads to etiolation, causing the cactus to stretch and weaken.
References
Coryphantha kracikii
Coryphantha kracikii
Coryphantha kracikii is a rare and highly sought-after cactus species within the family Cactaceae . Known for its robust, globose body and heavily armored spine cluster, this succulent subshrub is a classic representative of desert survival and slow-growing ornamental flora.
Coryphantha longicornis
Coryphantha longicornis
Coryphantha longicornis, commonly referred to under its scientific name or related to beehive cacti, is a distinctive, globose succulent belonging to the Cactaceae family. This species is highly valued by succulent enthusiasts for its striking, horn-like central spines and beautiful bright yellow summer blooms .
Coryphantha maiz-tablasensis
Coryphantha maiz-tablasensis
Coryphantha maiz-tablasensis is a slow-growing, highly sought-after cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae. Due to its limited distribution and habitat loss, it is considered vulnerable in the wild .
Coryphantha neglecta
Coryphantha neglecta
Coryphantha neglecta is a small, slow-growing globose cactus native to the arid expanses of Mexico. Known for its geometric tubercle arrangement and prominent spines, it is a prized species among cactus and succulent enthusiasts worldwide.
Coryphantha nickelsiae
Coryphantha nickelsiae
Coryphantha nickelsiae is a small, globose to short-cylindrical cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. It is highly appreciated by succulent enthusiasts for its clustering habit and beautiful silver-white spination .
Coryphantha octacantha
Coryphantha octacantha
Coryphantha octacantha is a captivating, globose to cylindrical cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae . Adapted to the arid shrublands and limestone rocky habitats of Mexico, it is highly prized by collectors for its geometric spiral tubercles and robust spine cluster.
Coryphantha ottonis
Coryphantha ottonis
Coryphantha ottonis is a small, slow-growing, globose to subglobose succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Highly appreciated by succulent enthusiasts, it is characterized by its prominent tubercles and showy, bright yellow flowers .
Coryphantha pallida
Coryphantha pallida
Coryphantha pallida is a distinct, globose member of the Cactaceae family, highly appreciated by succulent enthusiasts for its intricate spine arrangement and prominent tubercles. Fully adapted to arid and semi-arid desert landscapes, this species is noted for its pale-colored spination and large, showy yellow flowers .
Coryphantha poselgeriana
Coryphantha poselgeriana
Coryphantha poselgeriana is a robust, globose to short-cylindrical cactus species within the Cactaceae family . Adapted to extreme desert climates, this succulent subshrub is highly valued among collectors for its geometric, heavy tubercles, stout colorful spines, and large summer blooms. It is a slow-growing specimen that tolerates dry, harsh conditions with great resilience.
Coryphantha potosiana
Coryphantha potosiana
Coryphantha potosiana is an extremely rare and highly sought-after cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae. Due to habitat loss and illegal collection in the wild, it is classified as Critically Endangered . It is highly prized by succulent collectors for its geometric spiral tubercles and bright, crown-like yellow blooms.
Coryphantha pseudechinus
Coryphantha pseudechinus
Coryphantha pseudechinus is a small, globose to short-cylindrical cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family, native to the arid expanses of Mexico. It is categorized as a succulent subshrub adapted to severe desert conditions.
Coryphantha pseudonickelsiae
Coryphantha pseudonickelsiae
Coryphantha pseudonickelsiae is a rare, globose to slightly cylindrical succulent cactus species belonging to the Cactaceae family .
Coryphantha pulleineana
Coryphantha pulleineana
Coryphantha pulleineana is a highly sought-after, slow-growing succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating from the arid zones of Mexico, it has evolved key adaptations to survive prolonged droughts and intense light .
Coryphantha pycnacantha
Coryphantha pycnacantha
Coryphantha pycnacantha is a rare, globose to short-cylindrical cactus species highly prized among succulent enthusiasts for its robust spine clustering and striking yellow blossoms.
Coryphantha ramillosa
Coryphantha ramillosa
Coryphantha ramillosa is a charming, slow-growing globose cactus native to the harsh, rocky terrains of the Chihuahuan Desert . Renowned for its fierce spine coverage and contrasting soft pink flowers, this species is a prized possession among succulent collectors and desert plant enthusiasts.
Coryphantha recurvata
Coryphantha recurvata
Coryphantha recurvata, commonly known as the Golden-chested Beehive Cactus, is a beautiful clustering succulent in the family Cactaceae. Known for its dense, golden-yellow spines and capability to form large, impressive mounds, it is highly prized by collectors .
Coryphantha retusa
Coryphantha retusa
Coryphantha retusa is a slow-growing, globose to short-cylindrical succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Resilient and highly adapted to arid environments, this species is highly valued among collectors for its neat, flat-lying spines, pronounced tuberous body, and beautiful golden-yellow summer blossoms.
Coryphantha robustispina
Coryphantha robustispina
Coryphantha robustispina is a slow-growing, globose to cylindrical succulent subshrub belonging to the Cactaceae family. Known for its menacingly strong spines and extreme drought tolerance, it is a classic representative of desert flora.
Coryphantha salinensis
Coryphantha salinensis
Coryphantha salinensis is a robust, globose to cylindrical cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae. Well-adapted to harsh desert environments, it is highly valued by succulent collectors for its strong spination and attractive golden-yellow flowers.
Coryphantha sublanata
Coryphantha sublanata
Coryphantha sublanata is a slow-growing globose to short cylindrical cactus in the family Cactaceae. Known for its distinct woolly crown and large golden-yellow flowers, it makes a prized specimen for dry gardens and succulent collections .
Coryphantha sulcata
Coryphantha sulcata
Coryphantha sulcata is a low-growing, clumping succulent perennial cactus famous for its attractive yellow flowers with reddish centers . It is commonly known as the pineapple cactus or furrowed nipple cactus due to its unique tubercular structure.
Coryphantha tripugionacantha
Coryphantha tripugionacantha
Coryphantha tripugionacantha is a captivating globular cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Highly appreciated by succulent collectors, it is prominent for its geometric body shape and robust, fiercely curved spine clusters. It develops as a slow-growing succulent subshrub .
Coryphantha vaupeliana
Coryphantha vaupeliana
Coryphantha vaupeliana is a small, globose cactus species belonging to the family Cactaceae, native to the arid expanses of northern and central Mexico . Highly sought after by succulent enthusiasts, this species is appreciated for its geometrically arranged spines and large, showy yellow flowers that bloom from the plant's apex.
Coryphantha vogtherriana
Coryphantha vogtherriana
Coryphantha vogtherriana is a small, slow-growing succulent subshrub in the family Cactaceae. Appreciated by succulent collectors, it is distinguished by its highly symmetrical spination and showy apical flowers. It is well-adapted to arid desert conditions and dry rocky environments .
Coryphantha werdermannii
Coryphantha werdermannii
Coryphantha werdermannii is a highly rare and slow-growing globose cactus species belonging to the Cactaceae family, strictly protected due to habitat loss and illegal collection .
Coryphantha wohlschlageri
Coryphantha wohlschlageri
Coryphantha wohlschlageri is a small, globose to cylindrical cactus belonging to the family Cactaceae. This succulent subshrub is highly valued among collectors for its geometric tubercle arrangement and attractive, pale yellow flowers, reflecting its superb adaptation to harsh desert environments .