Regarded by some as a form of Aylostera einsteinii. It has flowers similar to A. einsteinii, being usually a pale yellow or orangish, although pale peach / pinkish occur; and occurs in the same region, but the ranges of the two do not overlap. The body is distinctive, small, cylindrical and branching, with comparatively tiny spines which don’t stick out. Found to be distinct enough to be given specific status by Mosti & Papini (2011).

The description is here.

Plants of this species in the collection include:

Aylostera gonjianii MN171a

Aylostera gonjianii MN211

Aylostera gonjianii WR578