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Rebutia mentosa ssp. purpurea

Scientific Name: Rebutia mentosa ssp. purpurea (Donald & A.B. Lau) Donald ex D.R. Hunt
Synonym: Cinnabarinea purpurea, Sulcorebutia purpurea, Weingartia purpurea
Family: Cactaceae

As 'Sulcorebutia purpurea' at the Huntington's (HBG 53146, ISI 2000-38) Cochabamba, Cuesta de Santiago, 38km from Aiquile toward Santiago

Origin: Mountains of Bolivia (Cochabamba) around 10000 feet elevation (3000m)

Growth Habits: Heavily clustering, stems up to 2.5 inches tall (6 cm), 2.5 inches in diameter (6 cm)

Blooming Habits:
Purple flower, 1.5 inches in diameter (3.5 cm)

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