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Stenocactus coptonogonus
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Order:	Caryophyllales
Family:	Cactaceae
Subfamily:	Cactoideae
Genus:	Stenocactus
Species:	S. coptonogonus
Binomial name
Stenocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) A.Berger
Synonyms
List Brittonrosea coptonogona (Lem.) Speg. Echinocactus coptonogonus Lem. Echinofossulocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) Lawr. in Loudon Efossus coptonogonus (Lem.) Orcutt Ferocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) N.P.Taylor

Stenocactus coptonogonus is a species of cactus native to the deserts of Mexico.

Description

Stenocactus coptonogonus is a small (7–10 cm (2.8–3.9 in)) globose to subglobose in habit. Unlike other members of the genus Stenocactus it lacks the characteristic numerous wavy ribs instead having 10-15 stout, thick, triangular ribs 1.5 cm (0.59 in) high, 5 mm (0.20 in) or more in width. Its flowers are white with purple or violet mid-veins 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in) in diameter.

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Distribution

Stenocactus coptonongonus is found in Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, and Hidalgo areas of Mexico.

References

1. "Stenocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) A.Berger". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
2. ^ "Stenocactus coptonogonus". llifle Encyclopedias of living forms. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
3. "Stenocactus". The Cactus Expert. Retrieved 20 November 2024.

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