Mazhar Botanic Garden

Astrophytum myriostigma quadricostatum (H.Moeller)

Bishop's hat

Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Astrophytum
Species: myriostigma
Sub Species: quadricostatum
Sample code: EGY-MBG-001075
English name: Bishop's hat
Arabic name: استروفيتم
Native: Texas, Mexico
Country: Mexico Texas
(PGR): Very rare

this species known for having 4 prominent ribs,  hence the prefix “quad” in its specific epithet covered small white spots or dots, grows on the rocky slopes of mountains flowers yellow, funnel-shaped at it is apex

ornamental. indoor and outdoor. Four distinct ribs create a striking star-shaped form
Spineless solitary plant, safe for handling
Covered in small white dots for a unique texture
Produces bright yellow flowers, adding vibrant contrast
A rare and highly sought-after cactus variety.

Astrophytum quadricostatum (HMpeller) Houghton

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Texture: Calcareous Rocky  Sandy
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Topography: Mountainous
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Mediterranean Temperate
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring - summer
Zone: 9 : 9
pH range: 6.5-7.0
Status: Very rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Cactus
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Very Rare
Vegetation types: Sub tropical
pH: Mild acid Neutral

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