Stenocactus coptonogonus is a species of cactus native to the deserts of Mexico.
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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: | Stenocactus |
| Species: | S. coptonogonus
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| Stenocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) A.Berger[1]
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Description
editStenocactus coptonogonus is a small (7–10 cm (2.8–3.9 in)) globose to subglobose in habit. Unlike other members of the genus Stenocactus it lacks the characteristic numerous wavy ribs instead having 10-15 stout, thick, triangular ribs 1.5 cm (0.59 in) high, 5 mm (0.20 in) or more in width.[2] Its flowers are white with purple or violet mid-veins 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in) in diameter.
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Distribution
editStenocactus coptonongonus is found in Zacatecas, San Luis Potosí, Guanajuato, and Hidalgo areas of Mexico.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Stenocactus coptonogonus (Lem.) A.Berger". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Stenocactus coptonogonus". llifle Encyclopedias of living forms. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Stenocactus". The Cactus Expert. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
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