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Image of Austrocactus spiniflorus Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado; Altitude: 1820-1900 m. November 13, 2006
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| Latin Name: | Austrocactus spiniflorus (Phil.) Ritter | |
| Family: | Cactaceae |  |
| Order: | Caryophyllales | |
| Chilean Name: | Espinifloro | |
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| Record: | 0521 |
| About 3 Austrocactus in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 164 Cactaceae in Chile and 32 in our data base. |
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Endemic
Rare
Height: 8 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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INTRODUCTION This rare cactus, together with the even more scarce Austrocactus philippii, is one of the most cold-resistent cactus of Chile.
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Image of Austrocactus spiniflorus Region Metropolitana, Parque Nacional El Morado; Altitude: 1820-1900 m. November 13, 2006
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DESCRIPTION
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HABITAT
It grows in a few locations in Region Metropolitana (capital city of Chile) at altitudes of about 1700-2500 m. It prefers flat, non-rocky, open places where the water from the thawing snow can stay for longer periods of time. It is covered by snow for short periods (about 1 - 2 months). Its temperature range in summer is about +0º / 25º C and in winter about - 10º / +3º C.
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USES
Due to its cold resistance, it can be a very interesting ornamental plant for outdoor cultivation for places like Great Britain.
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GROWING TIPS
Would definitively need some protection against the sun, and possibly against elevated temperatures (+25 º C is probably the safe maximum).
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