''Rebutia fabrisii'' is a species of ''
Rebutia
''Rebutia'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cactaceae, native to Bolivia and Argentina. The limits of the genus have varied widely, depending on whether genera such as ''Aylostera'' and ''Weingartia'' are included or treated separate ...
'' found in Argentina.
Description
''Rebutia fabrisii'' is a clustered cactus with globose stems that measure 1 to 2 centimeters in diameter and have fibrous roots. Its 15 spiral ribs are divided into humps, with almost circular
areole
In botany, areoles are small light- to dark-colored bumps on cactus, cacti out of which grow clusters of Thorns, spines, and prickles, spines. Areoles are important diagnostic features of cactus, cacti, and identify them as a family distinct fr ...
s that range in color from white to yellow. The approximately 30 spines, which are 4 to 8 millimeters long, are difficult to distinguish as central or radial spines. The flowers are red, orange, or yellow, measuring up to 3 centimeters in length and diameter.
File:仙人掌-子孫球屬 Rebutia fabrisii v aureiflora -新加坡濱海灣花園 Gardens by the Bay, Singapore- (24601154730).jpg, Plant
File:Rebutia fabrisii 1.jpg, Orange flower form
Distribution
This species is commonly found in northern Argentina, specifically in the province of
Jujuy
San Salvador de Jujuy (), commonly known as Jujuy and locally often referred to as San Salvador, is the capital and largest city of Jujuy Province in northwest Argentina. Also, it is the seat of the Doctor Manuel Belgrano Department. It lies near ...
around Valle Grande, between Santa Ana and Valle Colorado, at elevations of 1,800 to 3,000 meters, thriving on rocky hills.
Taxonomy
Walter Rausch first described ''Rebutia fabrisii'' in 1977, naming it in honor of Argentinian botanist
Humberto Antonio Fabris.
References
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fabrisii
Cacti of South America
Endemic flora of Argentina