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Echinopsis chamaecereus H.Friedrich & Glaetzle
Bradleya 1: 96 (1983), nom. nov. Remarks: N. B.: non Echinopsis silvestrii Speg 1905
Family: CACTACEAE

Echinopsis chamaecereus Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
The traditional peanut cactus (Chamaecereus sylvestris) is a well known cactus with vivid red flowers, often produced in prolific quantities.

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Accepted name in llifle Database:
Echinopsis chamaecereus H.Friedrich & Glaetzle
Bradleya 1: 96 (1983), nom. nov. Remarks: N. B.: non Echinopsis silvestrii Speg 1905
Synonymy: 9 Cultivars (15):
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Common Names include:
ENGLISH: Peanut Cactus
SWEDISH (Svenska): Krypkaktus

Subspecies, varieties, forms and cultivars of plants belonging to the Echinopsis chamaecereus group


1051 valentino Valentino Vallicelli
Echinopsis chamaecereus Photo by: Valentino Vallicelli
28267 carolina Carolina González
Echinopsis chamaecereus Photo by: Carolina González

1053 cactus-art Cactus Art
Echinopsis chamaecereus Photo by: Cactus Art
1052 cactus-art Cactus Art
The common name comes from the peanut-like offsets that this cactus provides generously along the stems. Photo by: Cactus Art

28268 carolina Carolina González
Echinopsis chamaecereus Photo by: Carolina González
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