Melocactus azureus var. krainzianus
Scientific Name: Melocactus azureus var. krainzianus Buining & Brederoo
Synonym: Melocactus krainzianus
Family: Cactaceae
Melocactus krainzianus at Kuentz Nursery in early June
Origin: Brazil (Bahia)
The Melocactus krainzianus has 10-12 ribs. It has a bluish tinge close to the cephalium. The cephalium is white with abundant reddish bristles. It is considered as a synonym of Melocactus azureus by Taylor (1991).
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