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Matucana oreodoxa

Scientific Name: Matucana oreodoxa (Ritter) Slaba
Synonym: Borzicactus oreodoxus, Eomatucana oreodoxa, Neomatucana oreodoxa, Submatucana oreodoxa
Family: Cactaceae

Matucana oreodoxa at Miles 2 Go

Sun Exposure: Light shade

Origin: Peru (Ancash), at above 10,000 feet (3,000 m)

Growth Habits: Generally solitary flattened globular cactus, some clones offset freely, 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm)

Propagation: Seeds, offsets (if any)

Blooming Habits:
The Matucana oreodoxa has 2 inches wide bright orange flowers in late winter.

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