http://lophophora.blogspot.com/2009/02/lophophora-alberto-vojtechii-new.html
what does everyone think of this?

Really does sound positive, Id imagine based on locality there would be minor trait's and variations in evolution based on habitat. the more the keep looking the more they will find no doubt. Certifiably awesome and seems they have done research over the last 2 years to obtain credible fact...

Now someone get em into aus and hanazono can graft em teehee
Thanks for the read Lewis
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I know absolutely nothing about Loph, which means they basically all look the same to me.
Is it possible its just a natural hybrid?

I think it's very beautiful. However, it is yet to have its validity as a new species proven. The population from where it is found is only 100km from L. koehresii, the next smallest species, so it may just be a new variety.

Another strange thing about it is that is usually only has five ribs and no wool, the common appearance of immature Lophophora species.

There are defintiely difference to be found, but whether they merit the status of it being a sperate species or not is yet to be seen.

more alberto-vojtechii photos

I'd be especially interested to see if the plant stays small in cultivation (well, at least on its own roots). it appears to flower at a remarkably small size, flower dwarfs the plant. the straight ribs would immediately suggest relation to williamsii, however IIRC it is actually closer to the diffusa sect, apparently both because of a similarity to koehresii and also a certain other difference which cannot be discussed here

im skeptical as well. although taxonomists probably wont agree, i think cultivation should be a requirement for describing it, as it is the best way to test reproduction.

be neat if it is a new one, but it seems fairly ify.....5 ribs that small is common....they also stated that the odd one had 8...which means they are likely growing new ones as they mature.....it could just be a new or slower growing population of another species.

be interesting to see howit unfolds!