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The Genus Pterocactus The Genus Pterocactus Elisabeth & Norbert Sarnes © 2020 Distribution of Pterocacti Species Described Species Pterocactus araucanus Pterocactus australis Pterocactus fischeri Pterocactus gonjianii Pterocactus hickenii (syn. skottsbergii) Pterocactus megliolii Pterocactus neuquensis Pterocactus reticulatus Pterocactus valentinii ( syn. pumilus) Pterocactus tuberosus (syn. decipiens, kuntzei) Undescribed Species Pterocactus sp. „Fiambala“ Pterocactus sp. „Rosada“ Pterocactus sp. „Spiny“ Distribution of Pterocactus araucanus Pterocactus araucanus is typically found near the town of Gualjaina in the province of Chubut (With a little luck, you can already recognize a few plants on the photo.) Pterocactus araucanus Distribution of Pterocactus australis Pterocactus australis, occurs, for example, at such levels on the edge of Lake Viedma in the province of Santa Cruz. Pterocactus australis near the town of Fitz Roy in the province of Santa Cruz Distribution of Pterocactus fischeri Typical landscape of Pterocactus fischeri near Castillos de Pincheira, Mendoza. Pterocactus fischeri near Termas El Sosneado, Mendoza. Distribution of Pterocactus gonjianii Typical landscape of Pterocactus gonjianii at the Agua Negra Pass, San Juan. Pterocactus gonjianii near Alto Jagüe, La Rioja. Distribution of Pterocactus hickenii Typical landscape of Pterocactus hickenii near Rio Mayo, Chubut. Pterocactus hickenii at Las Heras, Santa Cruz. Distribution of Pterocactus megliolii The home of Pterocactus megliolii near La Laja, San Juan. Pterocactus megliolii near Baños La Laja, San Juan. Distribution of Pterocactus neuquensis Typical landscape of Pterocactus neuquensis sputh of Zapala , Neuquen. Spiny plant of Pterocactus neuquensis near the Arroyo Carreri, west of the city of Zapala, Neuquen. Distribution of Pterocactus reticulatus Here, on these plains north of the town of Uspallata in the province of Mendoza, Pterocactus reticulatus is at home. Pterocactus reticulatus with the typical lateral fruits north of Uspallata, Mendoza Distribution of Pterocactus tuberosus On the plains around the Cerro Diamante in the province of Mendoza Pterocactus tuberosus can be found quite frequently. The flower of Pterocactus tuberosus is sometimes yellow, sometimes skin- coloured and sometimes it has a touch of gold. The stigma lobes are mostly red, but green stigma lobes are also known. Distribution of Pterocactus valentinii Here, near El Zampal in the south of the province of Mendoza is a very nice finding place of Pterocactus valentinii. Here is such a specimen of Pterocactus valentinii at the place just mentioned. Distribution of Pterocactus sp. „Fiambala“ The home of Pterocactus sp. "Fiambala" in the province of Catamarca belongs for many cactus lovers to the most beautiful and interesting landscapes in the northwest of Argentina. This Pterocactus sp. has already been placed to tuberosus, megliolii and gonjianii. But probably it is "neither nor" or "both and". Distribution of Pterocactus sp. „Rosada“ Unfortunately we only know of this Pterocactus from the province of Chubut on this hill. At first sight this Pterocactus reminds of P. hickenii, but on closer inspection it also shows clear differences. Distribution of Pterocactus sp. „Neuquen“ North of Chos Malal in the province of Neuquen one of the two known sites is this Pterocactus. At first one thinks that it is a very northern form of Pterocactus hickenii. But then when you see the flowers you think you see a P. fischeri without a flat central spine. Wait - and continue to observe. We hope that we have succeeded in bringing you closer to these small opuntias with their wonderful flowers. The Genus Pterocactus .
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