Escobaria alversonii (J.M.Coult.) N.P.Taylor

Cushion foxtail cactus (en)

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Escobaria

Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous shrub. It grows 0.1-0.15m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.1 - 0.15
Root system rhizome tap-root
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Environment

Light 7-9
Soil humidity 1-3
Soil texture 5-6
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Usage

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Cultivation

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Images

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Distribution

Escobaria alversonii world distribution map, present in United States of America

Conservation status

Escobaria alversonii threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000680608
COL ID 3BHFH
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Synonyms

Coryphantha alversonii Escobaria alversonii Mammillaria alversonii Coryphantha vivipara var. alversonii Escobaria vivipara var. alversonii Mammillaria radiosa var. alversonii Mammillaria arizonica var. alversonii Mammillaria vivipara var. alversonii Cactus radiosus var. alversonii