Mammillaria surculosa is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae, native to north eastern Mexico, where it occurs in extremely isolated patches at altitudes of 950–1,200 m (3,120–3,940 ft).[4] It is registered as “Endangered” by the IUCN Red List.[1] Growing to 10 cm (3.9 in) tall by 50 cm (20 in) wide, this tiny plant forms colonies of spiny stems with relatively large, lemon yellow flowers in spring.
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Mammillaria |
| Species: | M. surculosa
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The Latin specific epithet surculosa means “producing suckers”.[5]
In cultivation this plant needs to be grown in a sharply-drained medium with a low nutrient content, at a minimum temperature of 1 °C (34 °F). In the United Kingdom, where it is best grown under glass due to high precipitation, it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit.[6][7]
References edit
- ^ a b Fitz Maurice, B.; Sotomayor, M.; Fitz Maurice, W.A.; Hernández, H.M. (2013). "Mammillaria surculosa". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2013: e.T152480A641558. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T152480A641558.en. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "Mammillaria surculosa Boed". The Plant List. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Mammillaria surculosa Boed". International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Mammillaria surculosa Boed". Ilife - the Encyclopedia of Cacti. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 184533731X.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Mammillaria surculosa". Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 63. Retrieved 25 March 2018.