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Mammillaria albilanata is a cactus species native to Mexico. The species is divided into four recognized subspecies: subsp. albilanata, subsp. oaxacana, subsp. reppenhagenii, and subsp. tegelbergiana. It occurs across the states of Chiapas, Colima, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
This cactus typically grows as a solitary plant with a short, cylindrical form, although it can form clusters in cultivation. It can reach up to 15 cm in height and 8 cm in width. The flowers are small and colorful, ranging from carmine red to purplish pink, and are followed by red fruits with brown seeds. It is found in various habitats, including rocky crevices and open areas, at altitudes between 500 and 2,400 meters, depending on the subspecies.
Mammillaria albilanata is endemic to Mexico. The states in which it is found include Chiapas, Colima, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Mammillaria albilanata by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
