Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
emoryi
ID:
564970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
in Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 474. 1909.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000564302

Common Names

  • Bergerocactus emoryi
  • Emory's Bergerocactus
  • Emory's Fishhook Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus emoryi Engelm. [unknown]
  • Echinocereus emoryi (Engelm.) Rümpler [unknown]

Description

Bergerocactus emoryi (also called Emory's Hedgehog Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to Mexico. It has a globose habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry forests and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bergerocactus emoryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bergerocactus emoryi has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bergerocactus emoryi is a low-maintenance perennial that grows in a clump of thick, leathery, evergreen leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Bergerocactus emoryi

Bergerocactus emoryi is native to the Sonoran Desert of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Bergerocactus emoryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bergerocactus emoryi?

Bergerocactus emoryi

What is the common name of Bergerocactus emoryi?

Emory's Fishhook Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Bergerocactus emoryi?

It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, growing in desert and arid regions

Species in the Bergerocactus genus

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,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.