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Named in honour of Eugene de Bauharnais, the Duke of Leuchtenberg and prince of Eichstadt (1781-1824), a stepson of Napoleon I. Leuchtenbergia consists of a single species, L. principis, that is quite distinct in shape from every other cactus species. It is immediately recognizable due to its extremely elongated triangular tubercles which reach up to 5 inches (14cm) in length. These tubercles are arranged in a rosette fashion that is reminiscent of an Agave or Yucca. At the end of each of these tubercles is an areole with long, papery, flexible spines. These spines can exceed 8 inches (36 cm) in length. The bright yellow flowers come from new tubercles in the center of the plant, and can easily exceed 2 inches (5cm) in diameter. Leuchtenbergia occurs over a wide range in the Chihuahuan desert of Mexico - Coahuila de Zaragoza, Guanajuato, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosi, Zacatecas. It has been in cultivation since the middle 1800s and is very common in cultivation today. Aside from their very unique growth habit and big yellow diurnal flowers, these plants are are vigorous growers. Common names include Agave Cactus, Cob Cactus, Prism Cactus. Leuchtenbergia principis has been crossed with Ferocactus species to make an inter-generic hybrid called x Ferobergia. |
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| Author | Leonora Enking from West Sussex, England |
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