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Matucana paucicostata
Matucana paucicostata is a small, clustering cactus from the Andean valleys of Peru, grown for its ribbed, dark grey-green stems and purplish pink flowers. It needs bright light, sharp drainage and a dry rest in winter.
Matucana paucicostata is a cactus in the genus Matucana of the family Cactaceae.
This species is native to the Peruvian region of Ancash, in the valleys of the Río Puchca, Mosna River, Río Huari and Río Marañón. It is widespread at an altitude of 1,800–2,800 metres (5,900–9,200 ft) above sea level.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
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.
