Uebelmannia gummifera ssp. meninensis

Scientific Name: Uebelmannia gummifera ssp. meninensis (Buining) P.J.Braun & E.Esteves Pereira
Synonym: Uebelmannia gummifera var. rubra , Uebelmannia gummifera ssp. meninensis , Uebelmannia meninensis, Uebelmannia meninensis var. rubra
Family: Cactaceae

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: Brazil (Minas Gerais)

Growth Habits: Solitary cactus, greyish-green stem, 4 inches wide (10 cm), 18 inches tall (45 cm); up to 40 prominent ribs; close set areoles; 2 spines, 0.8 inch long (2 cm)

Although not recognized by Anderson, Uebelmannia gummifera subsp. meninensis is considered a valid subspecies by the CITES document.

Blooming Habits:
The diurnal yellow flowers come sporadically. They are up to 0.8 to 1.6 inches long (2-4 cm), 0.8 to 1.6 inches in diameter (2-4 cm).