Biology:Mammillaria bocasana
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Mammillaria |
| Species: | M. bocasana
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| Mammillaria bocasana Poselg., 1853
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Mammillaria bocasana is a species of cactus in the subfamily Cactoideae. It is often sold as a "powder puff" cactus,[2] and also as a "Powder Puff Pincushion."[3] The plant is protected from collecting in the wild in Mexico.[1]
Habitat
In its natural habitat of Northern central Mexico, it is found between 1650–2300 meters above sea level.[3] It grows on canyon walls, in volcanic rock and in semi-desert environs, often under bushes of native plants.[3] It has been listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species since 2009.[1]
Description
Mammillaria bocasana is hemispherical in shape. It has "white, hair-like spines" that cover up its radial and hooked central spines.[2] During the spring and summer, it bears several cream-colored flowers.[4] Later it bears a red cylindrical fruit that contains reddish-brown seeds which display partially lateral hilum.[5] Its form can be variable, with many different varieties or subspecies.[3]
Cultivation
Mammillaria bocasana can be propagated from seed.[2] As it grows, it offsets, creating large mounds.[4] This cactus is prone to rot and can tolerate temperatures of -7 degrees Celsius (20 degrees Fahrenheit) for short amounts of time.[2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6]
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fitz Maurice, B.; Fitz Maurice, W.A. (2017). "Mammillaria bocasana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2017: e.T152492A121537161. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152492A121537161.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/152492/121537161. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Anderson, Miles (2008). The Complete Illustrated Guide to Growing Cacti & Succulents. London: Lorentz Books. pp. 84. ISBN 9780754818427.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Mammillaria bocasana Poselg.". Encyclopedia of Living forms. http://www.llifle.com/Encyclopedia/CACTI/Family/Cactaceae/8970/Mammillaria_bocasana.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Hewitt, Terry (2013). Cacti. London: Anness Publishing Limited. pp. 32. ISBN 9781780192840.
- ↑ "Mammillaria bocasana ssp bocasana". http://mammillarias.net/gallery/mammillaria_species.php?searchstring=bocasana%20ssp%20bocasana&lg=uk.
- ↑ "Mammillaria bocasana". Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/106174/Mammillaria-bocasana/Details.
Wikidata ☰ Q143453 entry
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