Cochemiea guelzowiana facts for kids
Cochemiea guelzowiana is a special kind of plant that belongs to the cactus family. It's often called a cactus! This plant was named after Robert Gülzow, a German cactus collector from Berlin.
Quick facts for kids Cochemiea guelzowiana |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Cochemiea |
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C. guelzowiana
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| Cochemiea guelzowiana (Werderm.) P.B.Breslin & Majure
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What Does This Cactus Look Like?
Cochemiea guelzowiana is a plant that lives for many years. It starts as a single, round, fleshy stem. As it gets older, it grows into groups of stems.
Stems and Spines
- The stems are shaped like a ball, usually about 7 inches (18 cm) tall. They can be 4 to 10 inches (10-25 cm) wide.
- They have cone-shaped or cylinder-shaped bumps called tubercules.
- Unlike some other cacti, these stems do not have a milky sap called latex.
- This cactus has two types of spines:
- Central spines: There are 1 to 6 thin, needle-like spines in the center. They are yellowish-red and can be 8 to 25 millimeters long.
- Radial spines: Around the central spines, there are 60 to 80 longer, twisted spines. These are about 15 millimeters long.
Flowers and Fruits
- The flowers of Cochemiea guelzowiana are shaped like bells.
- They are usually bright purple and can be up to 4 inches (10 cm) long.
- These beautiful flowers can open up to 7 inches (18 cm) wide!
- After the flowers, the plant grows small, round fruits.
- These fruits can be bright red or yellowish-white and are about 8 millimeters long.
Where Does This Cactus Live?
This special cactus is found only in Mexico. When a plant or animal is found only in one specific area, it is called endemic to that place.
Its Natural Home
The natural habitat of Cochemiea guelzowiana includes hot deserts. It also grows on grassy mountain tops. You can find it at high places, from about 1,300 to 1,700 meters (4,265 to 5,577 feet) above sea level.
Images for kids
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Cochemiea guelzowiana at the Orto Botanico dell'Università di Genova
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Cochemiea guelzowiana at the Prague Botanic Garden
See also
In Spanish: Mammillaria guelzowiana para niños
