Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
marsoneri
ID:
713194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Frič ex Y.Itô

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Explan. Diagr. Austroechinocactinae: 293. 1957.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712527

Common Names

  • Gymnocalycium Marsoneri
  • Marsoneri's Gymnocalycium
  • Gymnocalycium Marsoneri

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Description

Gymnocalycium marsoneri (also called Moon Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It has a globose body, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, with 8 to 12 ribs and short spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocalycium marsoneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rock gardens for its attractive flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gymnocalycium marsoneri sub. matoense (Buining & Brederoo) P.J.Braun & Esteves
Gymnocalycium marsoneri sub. megatae (Y.Itô) G.J.Charles
Gymnocalycium marsoneri sub. marsoneri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocalycium marsoneri has white flowers with pinkish midribs. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a greenish-grey color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocalycium marsoneri is a small cactus that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers bright light and well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the stem or root and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Gymnocalycium marsoneri

Gymnocalycium marsoneri can be found in the wild in Argentina.

Gymnocalycium marsoneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocalycium marsoneri?

Gymnocalycium marsoneri

What is the common name of Gymnocalycium marsoneri?

Marson's Gymnocalycium

What is the natural habitat of Gymnocalycium marsoneri?

It is native to Argentina.

Species in the Gymnocalycium genus

Gymnocalycium carolinense, Gymnocalycium alboareolatum, Gymnocalycium amerhauseri, Gymnocalycium andreae, Gymnocalycium angelae, Gymnocalycium anisitsii, Gymnocalycium baldianum, Gymnocalycium bayrianum, Gymnocalycium berchtii, Gymnocalycium bodenbenderianum, Gymnocalycium bruchii, Gymnocalycium calochlorum, Gymnocalycium capillense, Gymnocalycium castellanosii, Gymnocalycium chacoense, Gymnocalycium chiquitanum, Gymnocalycium denudatum, Gymnocalycium erinaceum, Gymnocalycium eurypleurum, Gymnocalycium fischeri, Gymnocalycium friedrichii, Gymnocalycium gibbosum, Gymnocalycium glaucum, Gymnocalycium heidiae, Gymnocalycium horstii, Gymnocalycium hossei, Gymnocalycium hyptiacanthum, Gymnocalycium kieslingii, Gymnocalycium kroenleinii, Gymnocalycium leptanthum, Gymnocalycium marsoneri, Gymnocalycium mesopotamicum, Gymnocalycium mihanovichii, Gymnocalycium monvillei, Gymnocalycium mostii, Gymnocalycium neuhuberi, Gymnocalycium nigriareolatum, Gymnocalycium ochoterenae, Gymnocalycium oenanthemum, Gymnocalycium ottonis, Gymnocalycium paraguayense, Gymnocalycium parvulum, Gymnocalycium pazoutianum, Gymnocalycium pflanzii, Gymnocalycium pugionacanthum, Gymnocalycium quehlianum, Gymnocalycium ragonesei, Gymnocalycium reductum, Gymnocalycium rhodantherum, Gymnocalycium robustum,

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Alberto Vojtěch Frič (1882-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frič' in the authors string.
Yoshio Itō (1907-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Itô' in the authors string.