From Backebergs Trichocereus Lexicon, T. werdermannianus Backbg. (1)
Ba. forming a large tree, to over 5 as h., with a trunk to 1 as long. and 40cm 25; Ri. c. 10 at first, later 14 or more, 2cm h. ; Ar. 2.5cm apart; Sp. on new growth c. 10, Csp. scarcely differentiated, to 7 cm long., later increasing in number, all yellowish, horn-coloured or brownish; Fl. to 20cm long., white, with black and white H.; Fr. 3.5cm 25; S. 1.3 mm long., rough.—S. Bolivia (Tupiza, Charcoina valley, probably to Chuquisaca).
Trichocereus Werdermannianus is one of the lesser known Trichos. Werdermannianus is native to the Tupiza region of Bolivia. According to expert opinion, Werdermannianus may be more accurately synonymous with Trichocereus Taquimbalensis var. Wilkeae (Trout). Also Trichocereus Taquimbalensis is supposed to be a subspecies or variant of Trichocereus Tacaquirensis. It's a giant cluster fuck that needs alot more study at the moment as far as I can tell. Werdermannianus is a slow growing columnar cactus. The stems of these plants can be as thick as two feet wide and 15 feet in height. The blooms are white. Has really cool spination. Looks to be similar to my T. Tacaquirensis. Just recieved this plant today in the mail from a private collector. Been after one of these for years, not that easy to find. Glad I've got one now, awesome cactus :)
Ba. forming a large tree, to over 5 as h., with a trunk to 1 as long. and 40cm 25; Ri. c. 10 at first, later 14 or more, 2cm h. ; Ar. 2.5cm apart; Sp. on new growth c. 10, Csp. scarcely differentiated, to 7 cm long., later increasing in number, all yellowish, horn-coloured or brownish; Fl. to 20cm long., white, with black and white H.; Fr. 3.5cm 25; S. 1.3 mm long., rough.—S. Bolivia (Tupiza, Charcoina valley, probably to Chuquisaca).
Trichocereus Werdermannianus is one of the lesser known Trichos. Werdermannianus is native to the Tupiza region of Bolivia. According to expert opinion, Werdermannianus may be more accurately synonymous with Trichocereus Taquimbalensis var. Wilkeae (Trout). Also Trichocereus Taquimbalensis is supposed to be a subspecies or variant of Trichocereus Tacaquirensis. It's a giant cluster fuck that needs alot more study at the moment as far as I can tell. Werdermannianus is a slow growing columnar cactus. The stems of these plants can be as thick as two feet wide and 15 feet in height. The blooms are white. Has really cool spination. Looks to be similar to my T. Tacaquirensis. Just recieved this plant today in the mail from a private collector. Been after one of these for years, not that easy to find. Glad I've got one now, awesome cactus :)
lovely. and informative as usual. many thanks!
ReplyDeletei just ordered seeds of this variety. 1000 seeds. i'm excited to grow them. do you grow from seed at all OP?
ReplyDeleteYeah got tons of seedlings going and a heap more seeds to get in the ground. Will get them up on the blog at some point ;)
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