Matucana rebutiiflora
{{Short description|Species of cactus}}
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| taxon = Matucana rebutiiflora
| authority = G.J.Charles
| synonyms = *Matucana oreodoxa subsp. rebutiiflora (G.J.Charles) Corman
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Matucana rebutiiflora is a species of cactus in the subfamily Cactoideae, native to Peru.{{cite web | title=Matucana rebutiiflora G.J.Charles | website=Plants of the World Online | url=https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131503-1 | access-date=2023-12-17}}
Description
Matucana rebutiiflora displays a spherical shape in a medium-green color, reaching a diameter of up to {{cvt|7|cm}} and forms compact clusters of stems with a substantial taproot. As the plant matures, it develops 9-12 ribs, and their number increases over time. These ribs are segmented into well-defined tubercles, separated by horizontal groove. Areoles are circular with whitish felt and measuring {{cvt|0.7|cm}} in diameter and spaced approximately {{cvt|1.2|cm}} apart. The plant has up to six radial spines, each extending up to {{cvt|2|cm}}, accompanied by a central spine reaching {{cvt|2.5|cm}} long. Spines are initially brownish and later fading to white, are mostly straight with a slight curve.
The flower of Matucana rebutiiflora measures {{cvt|8.0|cm}} in length, opens to a width of {{cvt|6.5|cm}}, and displays a red hue with a hint of violet, featuring a prominent white base on the inside. The fruit, approximately 1.7 x {{cvt|1.3|cm}}, starts off green and undergoes a darkening process as it ages.{{cite journal | last=Charles | first=Graham | title=Matucana rebutiiflora, a new cactus species from Ancash, Peru | journal=Bradleya | volume=31 | issue=31 | date=2013-08-31 | issn=0265-086X | doi=10.25223/brad.n31.2013.a2 | pages=2–4}}
Distribution
Two populations of plants were found in Department of Ancash of Peru, near Sihuas city, at elevations of 3100 meters.
Taxonomy
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