Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brachycentrus
ID:
660900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salm-Dyck

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Cact. Hort. Dyck.: 31. 1850.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660232

Common Names

  • Echinocactus Brachycentrus
  • Short Spined Cactus
  • Short Spined Barrel Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus brachycentrus (also called Short-centered Echinocactus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial cactus with a solitary, globose stem up to 4 cm in diameter. It is native to Mexico and grows in rocky hills and mountains.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus brachycentrus is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and patios. It is also used as an accent plant in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinocactus brachycentrus var. oligacanthus Salm-Dyck

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocactus brachycentrus is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Echinocactus brachycentrus: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Echinocactus brachycentrus

Echinocactus brachycentrus can be found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Echinocactus brachycentrus FAQ

What is the origin of Echinocactus brachycentrus?

Echinocactus brachycentrus is native to Mexico.

What is the flower color of Echinocactus brachycentrus?

The flowers of Echinocactus brachycentrus are typically yellow or orange.

What is the hardiness zone of Echinocactus brachycentrus?

Echinocactus brachycentrus is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Species in the Echinocactus genus

Echinocactus acanthion, Echinocactus adversispinus, Echinocactus amazonicus, Echinocactus armatissimus, Echinocactus aureicentrua, Echinocactus brachycentrus, Echinocactus candidus, Echinocactus centeterius, Echinocactus cereiformis, Echinocactus cristatus, Echinocactus debilispinus, Echinocactus elegans, Echinocactus ellemeetii, Echinocactus flexuosus, Echinocactus fluctuosus, Echinocactus foersteri, Echinocactus griseispinus, Echinocactus hemifossus, Echinocactus hexacanthus, Echinocactus hexaedrus, Echinocactus heyderi, Echinocactus horizonthalonius, Echinocactus hystrichocentrus, Echinocactus intricatus, Echinocactus jenischianus, Echinocactus lancifer, Echinocactus lindleya, Echinocactus linkeanus, Echinocactus macrocephalus, Echinocactus mammillifer, Echinocactus mariposensis, Echinocactus mutabilis, Echinocactus neumannianus, Echinocactus ochroleucus, Echinocactus octacanthus, Echinocactus pachycentrus, Echinocactus pepinianus, Echinocactus phyllantoides, Echinocactus platyacanthus, Echinocactus praegnacanthus, Echinocactus pseudocereus, Echinocactus pulverulentus, Echinocactus pyramidalis, Echinocactus pyramidatus, Echinocactus quadrinatus, Echinocactus rapa, Echinocactus raphidacanthus, Echinocactus raphidocentrus, Echinocactus rotherianus, Echinocactus salmii,

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,