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1Rebutia perplexa Donald
- Accepted name
- Aylostera deminuta (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. the name used is a synonym2
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cactaceae · Genus: Rebutia1
- Native distribution
- Bolivia (O'Connor, Tarija); Argentina (Tucuman, Salta, Jujuy), Argentina Northwest, Boliviauncertain4
- Synonyms
- 3
30 synonyms
- Rebutia perplexa Donald
- Aylostera albiareolata (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera albiflora (F.Ritter & Buining) Backeb.
- Aylostera albipilosa (F.Ritter) Backeb.
- Aylostera azurduyensis J.deVries
- Aylostera buiningiana (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera cajasensis (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera cintiensis (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera condorensis (Donald) V.Gapon
- Aylostera deminuta pseudominuscula (Speg.) Backeb.
- Aylostera donaldiana (A.B.Lau & G.D.Rowley) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera fiebrigii (Gürke) Backeb.
- Aylostera flavistyla (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera fulviseta (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera fusca (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera heliosa (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera heliosa cajasensis (Donald) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera heliosa condorensis (Donald) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera hoffmannii (Diers & Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera jujuyana (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera kieslingii (Rausch) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera kupperiana (Boed.) Backeb.
- Aylostera mandingaensis R.Wahl & Jucker
- Aylostera muscula (F.Ritter & P.Thiele) Backeb.
- Aylostera narvaecense Cárdenas
- Aylostera narvaecensis Cárdenas
- Aylostera nitida (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera nogalesensis (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera patericalyx (F.Ritter) Mosti & Papini
- Aylostera perplexa (Donald) Mosti & Papini
Aylostera deminuta, synonym Rebutia deminuta, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to Bolivia and northwest Argentina. The exact delimitation of the species varies, but sources agree that it is a short cactus with ribbed stems and orange to red flowers.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Rebutia perplexa · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – Aylostera deminuta (accepted) · Accepted name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q93121645 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Aylostera pseudodeminuta crop.jpg · CC BY 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Aylostera deminuta · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Aylostera deminuta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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How it thrives
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Min. temperature3 °Cgeneral genus dataNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Rebutia tip: A cold (3–8 °C), bone-dry winter is the secret to its flood of basal flowers.
Rebutia perplexa – what to know
Rebutia perplexa – family: Cactaceae, genus: Rebutia. Native range: Bolivia (O'Connor, Tarija); Argentina (Tucuman, Salta, Jujuy), Argentina Northwest, Bolivia. General care guidelines for the genus Rebutia (no species-specific data yet): light: full sun; water: low; min. 3 °C. One Perfect Plants Club member grows it (1 photos). It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Rebutia perplexa?
According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Rebutia perplexa need?
According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Rebutia perplexa get?
According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Rebutia perplexa toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Rebutia perplexa flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Rebutia: Typical flowering time: April, May, June.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Rebutia perplexa (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q93121645 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Aylostera pseudodeminuta crop.jpg (CC BY 4.0) · Wikipedia – Aylostera deminuta (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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