| Family Name | Cactaceae |
| Scientific name | Gymnocalycium Saglionis |
| Common name | Giant Chin Cactus |
| Growth habit | Perennial Solitary plant, oblate or spherical On rocky soil with low vegetation |
| Leaf | Needle-like leaves Reddish or purple brown in color while becoming grey with time |
| Flower | Pale pink or white flowers Flowering in Mid-Spring |
| Fruit | Globular, reddish or Dark Pink in color Splits sideways with tiny, shiny black brown seeds. |
| More to learn | First, the ability of a cactus to absorb radiation is particularly strong. Also, cactus is different from the other plants. At night, it would not absorb oxygen from the atmosphere which reduces the oxygen content in a room. On the contrary, it would absorb carbon dioxide and purify the air. |
| Properties | Cold, bitter, astringent Antipyretic, detoxifying, heals relieves swelling, antitussive |
| Treats | Gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, acute diarrhea Mumps, mastitis Snake bites, burns |
| Reference | Properties and medicinal value of Gymnocalycium Saglionis More to learn about plants for purification of air General description about the growth of Gymnocalycium Saglionis |