Hannya

Astrophytum ornatum

Flower name
Hannya
Scientific name
Astrophytum ornatum
Alias般若, Monk’s hood, Astrophytum ornatum
Place of originMexico
Place of floweringBotanical Gardens, Ornamental plants
Flowering seasonMay, June, July, August, September, October

What is Hannya

Hannya, Astrophytum ornatum, bishop's cap or monk's hood cactus (scientific name: Astrophytum ornatum) is a perennial herb & succulent plant of the family Cactaceae, endemic to the states of Hidalgo and Queretaro, Mexico. The plant's larvae are spherical in shape but become cylindrical as they grow. The plant body has eight ridges and vertical spines. The spines are long and sharp. The surface of the plant is dotted with fine silvery-white spots. The flowers are yellow and bloom at the apex.

Common name: Hannya, scientific name: Astrophytum ornatum, endemic: Hidalgo and Querétaro, Mexico, form: globular, stem colour: dark green, height: 10-100 cm, flower colour: yellow, diameter: 7-9 cm, flowering season: May-October.　