Matucana oreodoxa
Matucana oreodoxa is a species of Matucana found in Peru.
Description
Matucana oreodoxa usually grows solitary with spherical, grass-green to dark green shoots and reaches a diameter of up to and a height of 8- tall. A thick taproot is formed. There are seven to twelve flattened ribs, which are divided into round bumps. The straight to slightly curved, flexible, brownish spines turn gray with age. The one to two central spines are and four to ten radial spines long.The slender, funnel-shaped, radially symmetrical, orange-red flowers are long and have a diameter of. The egg-shaped, light green fruits reach a diameter of up to.