Coryphantha elephantidens
| Coryphantha elephantidens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Coryphantha |
| Species: | C. elephantidens |
| Binomial name | |
| Coryphantha elephantidens (Lem.) Lem. | |
Coryphantha elephantidens is a species of cactus native to Mexico and was first described in 1838.[2]
Description
Coryphantha elephanidens is a usually depressed plant meaning it grows low to the ground. Sometimes, this plant can clump, or very rarely, have multiple growth points on a head. Spines sometimes tipped with black grow on tubercles in groups of 2-5[3]
Flowers
This species has a whitish to pink flower. The flower can also be yellow, and is self fertile.[4]
References
- ↑ Hernández, H.M.; Gómez-Hinostrosa, C.; Guadalupe Martínez, J.; Sánchez, E.; Dicht, R.F.; Lüthy, A.D. (2017) [amended version of 2013 assessment]. "Coryphantha elephantidens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017 e.T62362A121439944. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T62362A121439944.en. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ↑ "Coryphantha elephantidens (Lem.) Lem. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ↑ "Coryphantha elephantidens". llifle.com. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
- ↑ "Coryphantha elephantidens". www.cactus-art.biz. Retrieved 2024-01-07.