Aylostera fiebrigii, the orange crown cactus or flame crown, is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family that is native to exposed rocky plateaux in the Bolivean Andes, at altitudes of 2,100–4,000 m (6,900–13,100 ft) above sea level. It consists of a solitary ball some 15 cm (5.9 in) in diameter, covered in tubercles and silky hairs, with brilliant orange daisy-like flowers. In time these balls multiply to form mounds.[2]
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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: | Aylostera |
| Species: | A. fiebrigii
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A highly ornamental plant, this is a popular subject for cultivation in a well-drained, dry, sheltered location with plenty of sunlight, which does not freeze in winter.
Under the synonym Rebutia fiebrigii the cultivars 'Donaldiana',[3] the pink-flowered 'Narvaecensis'[4] which is also known as Aylostera narvaecense (Rebutia narvaecense),[5] and the smaller 'Muscula' ('Little Mouse')[6] which is also known as Aylostera muscula (Rebutia muscula)[7] have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[8]
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References
edit- ^ a b "Aylostera fiebrigii (Gürke) Backeb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Rebutia fiebrigii". Encyclopedia of Cactae. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Rebutia fiebrigii 'Donaldiana'". Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Rebutia fiebrigii ' Narvaecensis'". Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "Aylostera narvaecense Cárdenas". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Rebutia fiebrigii 'Muscula'". Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ "Aylostera muscula (F.Ritter & P.Thiele) Backeb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 84. Retrieved 26 September 2018.