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Sources on Astrophytum

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Scientific articles

Article2016

Niche breadth and the implications of climate change in the conservation of the genus Astrophytum (Cactaceae)

Carrillo-Angeles I. G., Suzán-Azpiri H., Mandujano M. C., Golubov J., Martínez-Ávalos J. G., Niche breadth and the implications of climate change in the conservation of the genus Astrophytum (Cactaceae), Journal of Arid Environments, 2016, 124:310-317, doi: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2015.09.001

The study models climatic niches of Astrophytum species. It compares their known distributions with environmental conditions and projected climate change.

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Article1992

Gaseous and liquid phase water uptake by the stem surface of Astrophytum (Cactaceae)

Lux A., Kopunec R., Gaseous and liquid phase water uptake by the stem surface of Astrophytum (Cactaceae), Environmental and Experimental Botany, 1992, 32(1):75-81, doi: 10.1016/0098-8472(92)90032-W

The experiment concerns uptake of liquid and gaseous water through the Astrophytum stem surface. It analyses the role of hairs and surface properties in the water balance.

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Article2015

Phylogeny and biogeographic history of Astrophytum (Cactaceae)

Vázquez-Lobo A., Aguilar-Morales G., Arias S., Golubov J., Hernández-Hernández T., Mandujano M. C., Phylogeny and biogeographic history of Astrophytum (Cactaceae), Systematic Botany, 2015, 40(4):1022-1030, doi: 10.1600/036364415X690094

The molecular analysis reconstructs relationships among Astrophytum species. It connects the phylogenetic tree with their geographical distribution history.

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Article2012

Desert species adapted for dispersal and germination during floods: Experimental evidence in two Astrophytum species (Cactaceae)

Sánchez-Salas J., Jurado E., Flores J., Estrada-Castillón E., Muro-Pérez G., Desert species adapted for dispersal and germination during floods: Experimental evidence in two Astrophytum species (Cactaceae), Flora, 2012, 207:707-711, doi: 10.1016/j.flora.2012.08.002

The experiment compares dispersal and germination of two Astrophytum species under flooding. It covers seed buoyancy and the significance of water transport of diaspores.

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Article2019

Nomenclature and redescription of the Jaumave Valley (Mexico) populations of Astrophytum myriostigma (Cactaceae)

Montanucci R. R., Kleszewski K. P., Nomenclature and redescription of the Jaumave Valley (Mexico) populations of Astrophytum myriostigma (Cactaceae), Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 2019, 13(1):63-69, doi: 10.17348/jbrit.v13.i1.826

The authors clarify nomenclature of Astrophytum myriostigma populations from the Jaumave valley. They redescribe their features and present the history of the names used.

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Article2020

A taxonomic evaluation of Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum (Cactaceae)

Montanucci R. R., Kleszewski K. P., A taxonomic evaluation of Astrophytum myriostigma var. nudum (Cactaceae), Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 2020, 14(2):255-264, doi: 10.17348/jbrit.v14.i2.1006

The paper analyses the rank of the nudum form within Astrophytum myriostigma. It discusses variation in stem hair cover and its significance in classification.

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Article2021

Taxonomic history, comparative morphology, and variation in Astrophytum myriostigma and its subspecies tulense (Cactaceae)

Montanucci R. R., Kleszewski K. P., Taxonomic history, comparative morphology, and variation in Astrophytum myriostigma and its subspecies tulense (Cactaceae), Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 2021, 15(2):327-341, doi: 10.17348/jbrit.v15.i2.1152

The authors compare morphology of Astrophytum myriostigma and plants treated as tulense. They analyse rib number, stem proportions and historical name treatments, among other features.

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Article2024

A morphological study on the question of the hybrid origin of Astrophytum coahuilense (Cactaceae)

Montanucci R. R., A morphological study on the question of the hybrid origin of Astrophytum coahuilense (Cactaceae), Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 2024, 18(1):163-185, doi: 10.17348/jbrit.v18.i1.1346

The morphological study assesses a hybrid-origin hypothesis for Astrophytum coahuilense. It compares feature similarities and differences among the taxa considered.

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Taxonomy and nomenclature

[2-WWW]Source website

Plants of the World Online — Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

https://powo.science.kew.org/

Accepted names, synonyms and distribution. A citation beside a taxon leads to its record.

Accessed 2026-10-08.

[3-WWW]Source website

International Plant Names Index

https://www.ipni.org/

Authorship and publication of botanical names. A nomenclatural register does not determine acceptance of a taxon.

Accessed 2026-10-08.

Internet sources and conservation report

[11-WWW]Collectors' source

Cactus Art

https://www.cactus-art.biz/

A horticultural and collector source. Used for names of cultivated forms and plant appearance, rather than to decide their taxonomic distinctness.

Accessed 2026-10-08.

[12-WWW]Collectors' source

Cactus DNA

https://cactusdna.com/

A collector source on cultivated Astrophytum. Catalogue names require separate taxonomic assessment.

Accessed 2026-10-08.

[13-WWW]Source website

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox

https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/

A university horticultural database used in describing Astrophytum.

Accessed 2026-10-08.

Raport2003

Recovery Plan for Star Cactus (Astrophytum asterias)

[U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Recovery Plan for Star Cactus (Astrophytum asterias), U.S. DOI Fish and Wildlife Service, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2003, s. i–vii + 38, A1–19, B1–8]

The 2003 recovery plan describes Astrophytum asterias populations, habitats and threats. It proposes conservation actions and provides species biology information.

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Archived materials

Archived materialb.d.a

Odrobina genetyki

[Szychowski K., Odrobina genetyki, b.d.a]

An original text by Konrad Szychowski from his private archive. It presents basic genetic concepts in cactus breeding. Its date remains undetermined.

Physiology and anatomy
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Kaktusy in vitro cz2 pożywki do uprawy kaktusów

[Autor nieustalony, Kaktusy in vitro cz2 pożywki do uprawy kaktusów, b.d.m]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive covers composition and preparation of media for cactus cultures. Document date remains undetermined.

GenusAstrophytum
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Astrophytum zbiorczo

[Autor nieustalony, Astrophytum zbiorczo, b.d.d]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive includes collected material on Astrophytum. Document date remains undetermined.

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Systematyka rodzaju Astrophytum

[Szychowski K., Systematyka rodzaju Astrophytum, b.d.b]

An account of Astrophytum systematics from Konrad Szychowski's private materials archive, preserved in two versions. It presents historical genus treatments, comparisons of species, varieties, names and features, and discussion of crossing plants in collections. The version labelled “mod” corrects name spellings and supplements the subgenera section.

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Kaktusy in vitro cz3 zakładanie hodowli

[Autor nieustalony, Kaktusy in vitro cz3 zakładanie hodowli, b.d.n]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive covers establishing in vitro cactus cultures. Document date remains undetermined.

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Kaktusy in vitro cz1 ogólne informacje i wymagany sprzęt

[Autor nieustalony, Kaktusy in vitro cz1 ogólne informacje i wymagany sprzęt, b.d.l]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive covers in vitro culture basics and necessary equipment. Document date remains undetermined.

GenusAstrophytum
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Uprawa rodzaju Astrophytum

[Szychowski K., Uprawa rodzaju Astrophytum, b.d.c]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive covers cultivation of Astrophytum. Document date remains undetermined.

GenusAstrophytum
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Wstęp do fizjologii roślin

[Szychowski K., Wstęp do fizjologii roślin, b.d.d]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive covers plant physiology basics. Document date remains undetermined.

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Sekcja Austrastrophytum

[Autor nieustalony, Sekcja Austrastrophytum, b.d.v]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive covers a historical treatment of the section Austrastrophytum. Document date remains undetermined.

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ASTROPHYTUM1

[Autor nieustalony, ASTROPHYTUM1, b.d.e]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive includes Astrophytum descriptions. Document date remains undetermined.

GenusAstrophytum
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Astrophytum opis

[Autor nieustalony, Astrophytum opis, b.d.c]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive includes descriptions of the genus Astrophytum. Document date remains undetermined.

GenusAstrophytum
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ASTROPHYTUM

[Autor nieustalony, ASTROPHYTUM, b.d.b]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive includes a compilation of Astrophytum material. Document date remains undetermined.

GenusAstrophytum
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Species and varieties

[Autor nieustalony, Species and varieties, b.d.w]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive covers species and varieties in a historical comparison. Document date remains undetermined.

GenusAstrophytum
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spis roślin

[Autor nieustalony, spis roślin, b.d.x]

Material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive includes a list of plant names. Document date remains undetermined.

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Collectors’ journal

Article2007

Rodzaj Astrophytum

Bartylak J., Rodzaj Astrophytum, Kaktus Express, 2007, (10):3-8, 13-15

The June 2007 account presents Astrophytum species, their variation and cultivation experience. An issue fragment is preserved in Konrad Szychowski's private archive.

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Literature cited indirectly

Works listed in older accounts. The Astrophytum account used quotations and reports of their contents, rather than the complete originals.

Book1978

Kaktusy

[Fleischer Z., Schütz B., Kaktusy, Państwowe Wydawnictwo Rolnicze i Leśne, Warszawa, 1978, wyd. I, trans. Kabiesz Z., Prajer Z.]

Państwowe Wydawnictwo Rolnicze i Leśne, Warsaw, first edition. Translated by Zofia Kabiesz and Zbigniew Prajer. Historical and cultivation background. Names and interpretations updated separately.

Physiology and anatomy
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Book1986Excerpt consulted

Uprawa kaktusów

[Hinz S., Abramowicz M., Uprawa kaktusów, Wydawnictwo Glob, Szczecin, 1986, s. 28–32, 89–112 (udostępnione fragmenty)]

The guide covers cactus structure, growth forms, propagation, cultivation conditions and plant protection. Supplied excerpts describe crested and monstrose forms, winter hardiness, and identification of damage and diseases, among other subjects. Plant protection recommendations document practice at the time of publication.

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Book1969Cited indirectly

Kaktusy i inne sukulenty

[Seneta W., Kaktusy i inne sukulenty, PWRiL, Warszawa, 1969, wyd. II, poprawione]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Article1989

Czy szczepić astrofyta?

Wery H., Czy szczepić astrofyta?, Biuletyn PTMK, Oddział we Wrocławiu, 1989, (1)

Heinz Wery presents experience with substrates and grafting Astrophytum onto different rootstocks. He compares scion growth and retention of characteristic growth form.

GenusAstrophytumEchinopsis
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Bookb.d.Cited indirectly

Kaktusy

[Wojnowski W., Kaktusy, ZG PTMK, Chorzów, s. 7, b.d.]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Article2004Cited indirectly

Astrofyta

Wróblewski A. K., Astrofyta, Świat Kaktusów, s. 15–25, 2004

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Book1977Cited indirectly

Fizjologia roślin

[Czerwiński W., Fizjologia roślin, PWN, Warszawa, 1977]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Book1974Cited indirectly

Botanika dla wydziałów zootechnicznych

[Tołpa S., Radomski J., Czerwiński W., Botanika dla wydziałów zootechnicznych, PWN, 1974]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Book2008Cited indirectly

Ewolucja

[Futuyma D. J., Ewolucja, Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa, 2008]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Book2005Cited indirectly

Biotechnologia roślin

[Malepszy S. (red.), Biotechnologia roślin, PWN, Warszawa, 2005]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Book1984Cited indirectly

Hodowla komórek i tkanek roślinnych

[Zenkteler M. (red.), Hodowla komórek i tkanek roślinnych, PWN, Warszawa, 1984]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Book2005Cited indirectly

Rozmnażanie wegetatywne roślin ozdobnych

[Jerzy M., Krzymińska A., Rozmnażanie wegetatywne roślin ozdobnych, PWRiL, Poznań, 2005]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Book2004Cited indirectly

Storczyki

[Oszkinis K., Storczyki, PWRiL, Warszawa, 2004]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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Plants from Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micropropagation

[Kyte L., Plants from Test Tubes: An Introduction to Micropropagation, Timber Press, b.d.]

A work recorded in the bibliography of material from Konrad Szychowski's private archive. Available documentation includes a bibliographic reference to this edition.

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