Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus

Turbinicarpus gielsdorfianus is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae.

It is endemic to San Luis Potosí state in northeastern Mexico.

Its natural habitat is hot deserts.

It was thought to be extinct for some time until it was rediscovered. It is an Endangered species, threatened by habitat loss.

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gielsdorfianus
Category:Cacti of Mexico
Category:Endemic flora of Mexico
Category:Flora of San Luis Potosí
Category:Critically endangered plants
Category:Endangered biota of Mexico
Category:Taxonomy articles created by Polbot