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Rebutia caineana

Scientific Name: Rebutia caineana Bkbg.
Synonym: Sulcorebutia breviflora, Sulcorebutia caineana, Sulcorebutia haseltonii, Weingartia breviflora, Weingartia caineana, Weingartia haseltonii
Family: Cactaceae

Sulcorebutia haseltonii at the Huntington Gardens in early July (HBG 42062)

Origin: Bolivia (Cochabamba)

Growth Habits: Solitary or clustering, up to 2.5 inches in diameter (6 cm)

The species name caineana now synonymous with 'breviflora' relates to the Rio Caine, where this plant was collected. The name 'breviflora' comes from the Latin for 'short flower'.

Blooming Habits:
This species has many different flower colors from light yellow to orange,

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