Publication: Eriosyce (Cactac.) gen. revis. & ampl. (Succ. Pl. Res., 1) 117 (1994)
Description
It is a spherical plants usually solitary characterized by relatively short but very strong and thick spines.
It is one of the the innumerable form of Eriosyce curvipina which is among of the most wide-spread of the Eriosyce species. Plant belonging to this taxon are variable in appearance.
Stem: Globular, up to 15 cm.
Spines: Short but very strong and thick, stiff greyish-brown spines whit darker tip, young spines are brownish while older one became greyish.
Flowers: Flowers are about 4 cm in diameter usually yellowish-greenish with reddish midribs. (but redder flowers are also reported)
Origin and Habitat
Maule (VII región) to Choapa (IV Región) in the north. Ocoa, Pichidangui, (Parque Nacional La campana, Reserva Mundial de la Biósfera) Type locality: Valparaíso.
Habitat: Rocky outcrop on costal terraces and cliffs.
Cultivation and Propagation
It is a summer grower species. Easy to cultivate but somewhat rot prone if kept in a non ventilated place. Require a very fast draining drying soil, water regularly in summer, but do not over-water.
Needs a full sun exposure (or light shade) Good heat tolerance. Hardy to at least -5°C ( but probably can tolerate - 10° C for brief periods)
Propagation: Usually propagated from Seeds. (seldom produces offsets)
Bibliography
Major references and further lectures
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Edward Anderson “The Cactus family” Timber Press, Incorporated, 2001
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Nathaniel Lord Britton, Joseph Nelson Rose “Cactaceae: Descriptions and Illustrations of Plants of the Cactus Family” vol. 4 The Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington 1923
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James Cullen, Sabina G. Knees, H. Suzanne Cubey “The European Garden Flora Flowering Plants: A Manual for the Identification of Plants Cultivated in Europe, Both Out-of-Doors and Under Glass” Cambridge University Press, 11/Aug/2011
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David R Hunt; Nigel P Taylor; Graham Charles; International Cactaceae Systematics Group. “The New Cactus Lexicon” dh books, 2006
From llifle page Eriosyce robusta var. cabildensis
Description
Eriosyce robusta var. cabildensis is a spherical plants usually solitary characterized by relatively short but very strong and thick spines. It is one of the the innumerable form of Eriosyce curvipina which is among of the most wide-spread of the Eriosyce species. Plants belonging to this taxon have robust tan-brown spines.
Stem: Globular, up to 15 cm.
Spines: Short but very strong and thick, stiff dull amber-brown to tan coloured whit darker tip, young spines are brownish while older one became greyish.
Flowers: Flowers are about 4 cm in diameter usually yellowish-greenish with reddish midribs. (but redder flowers are also reported)
Source: Eriosyce robusta var. cabildensis, LLIFLE - Encyclopedia of living forms, CC-BY-SA, retrieved 2026-10-25.
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