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A charming small species from the high, dry steppes of Argentina, though it is now seen as another manifestation of R. fiebrigii. Rounded bodies covered in fine white hairs. The Llifle encyclopedia says: "Origin and Habitat: Northern Argentina (province of Salta) and Bolivia (Department of Tarija) Altitude range: 2300-2500 metes above sea level. Description: Rebutia hoffmannii (Aylostera hoffmannii), is generally included within (as a synonym of) Rebutia spinosissima, suggesting that there is not really a fundamental difference between the two. At the same time Rebutia spinosissima is now considered one of the morphological form of the widespread and variable Rebutia spinosissima, that together with other closely related taxa form a special group within R. fiebrigii differentiated by spination and smaller, flatter, strongly tuberculate stem that makes them easy to recognize. Spines are dense, fine, bristle-like, numerous, hardly distinguishable as central and radial. Rebutia hoffmannii is not exactly identical to Rebutia spinosissima, but distinguish from the latter by denser, very fine, tight, white spines, usually with brownish tips, that add more colour to the plant and outer petals often with purple-reddish shades. The flowers are also small for the genus. |
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| 11th May 2017 | ||
