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Trichocereus macrogonus (Echinopsis macrogona) in Matucana II

Trichocereus macrogonus Echinopsis macrogona Collana Pichu Matucana Peruvianus

In this chapter I want to show you some of the wild populations of Trichocereus macrogonus aka Echinopsis macrogona from Matucana. The species is partially synonymous with Echinopsis peruviana, which is why there is quite some overlay between these two. The name Echinopsis macrogona has a long and troubled history, because most authors have their…

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Trichocereus Hybrid ‘SAARLAND’ by Rolf Autenrieth

The Trichocereus hybrid SAARLAND is a hybrid created by Rolf Autenrieth. It is a sister plant of the SAARTAL and SAARWELLEN. Breeder: Rolf Autenrieth Cross: Echinopsis pachanoi x Echinopsis obrepanda v. calorubra (also known as Pseudolobivia calorubra). It is a beautiful hybrid with a pink to purple colored flower. The flower is not as wavy…

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Various populations of Trichocereus santaensis / Peruvianus in Peru

Trichocereus santaensis, also known as Echinopsis santaensis, is a rare Trichocereus species from the Santa Valley in Peru. It was described by Backeberg and Rauh, and its status is currently not really clear. There should be some DNA testing to investigate whether or not it deserves to be treated as a correct species and the…

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