Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
ornatum
ID:
555769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 185. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000555101

Common Names

  • Astrophytum ornatum
  • Bishop's Cap Cactus
  • Star Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Astrophytum glabrescens F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Astrophytum ornatum glabrescens (F.A.C.Weber) Frič [unknown]
  • Astrophytum ornatum glabrescens (F.A.C.Weber) Krainz [unknown]
  • Astrophytum ornatum mirbelii (Lem.) Frič [unknown]
  • Astrophytum ornatum mirbelii (Lem.) Krainz [unknown]
  • Astrophytum ornatum niveum Schütz & Fleisch. [unknown]
  • Astrophytum ornatum virens Schütz & Fleisch. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ghiesbrechtii Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus haageanus (Linke) C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus holopterus Miq. ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus mirbelii Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ornatus DC. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ornatus glabrescens F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ornatus glabrescens (F.A.C.Weber) Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinocactus tortus Scheidw. [unknown]
  • Echinofossulocactus holopterus (Miq. ex Salm-Dyck) Lawr. [unknown]
  • Echinofossulocactus mirbelii (Lem.) Lawr. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis haageanus Linke [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ornatus mirbelii Croucher [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ornatus glabrescens K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinopsis haageana Linke [unknown]
  • Astrophytum ornatum mirbelii (Lem.) Krainz [deprecated]
  • Astrophytum ornatum glabrescens (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Astrophytum ornatum (also called Bishop's Cap Cactus, Sea Urchin Cactus, and Star Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico. It is a globose cactus, with a short stem and numerous ribs, each of which is topped with a tuft of white spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Astrophytum ornatum is used as an ornamental plant and for timber production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astrophytum ornatum has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrophytum ornatum is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water when the soil is dry, and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Astrophytum ornatum

Astrophytum ornatum is native to the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Astrophytum ornatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrophytum ornatum?

Astrophytum ornatum

What is the common name of Astrophytum ornatum?

Star Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Astrophytum ornatum?

Astrophytum ornatum is native to the Mexican states of Coahuila, Nuevo León, San Luis Potosí, and Tamaulipas.

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,