Regarded by some as a form of Aylostera robustispina, A. pseudodeminuta or A. spegazziniana. This plant forms clusters of spheroid stems which are usually fairly dark green (but see RW269 below) with a reddish or brownish sheen. The radial spines are usually white with brown tips, but the longer central spines are brown. Flowers are red with white stigmas.

The description is here.

Plants of this species in the collection include:

Aylostera kupperiana FR762

Aylostera kupperiana JO591

Aylostera kupperiana MN353

Aylostera kupperiana MN368

Aylostera kupperiana fma. RH286

Aylostera kupperiana RH979

Aylostera kupperiana RRM38

Aylostera kupperiana fma. RW269

Aylostera kupperiana SE80