Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
contractus
ID:
1289080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hildm.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 1: 15. 1891.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288418

Common Names

  • Echinocactus contractus
  • Contractus Barrel Cactus
  • Contractus Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus contractus (also called Contracted Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a small, globose cactus with a diameter of up to 10 cm, with many radial spines and two central spines. It grows in rocky hills and slopes in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus contractus is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Echinocactus contractus are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus contractus is a slow-growing cactus species. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cutting off offsets from the parent plant.

Where to Find Echinocactus contractus

Echinocactus contractus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Echinocactus contractus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Echinocactus contractus?

Echinocactus contractus is native to Mexico.

What is the size of Echinocactus contractus?

Echinocactus contractus can grow up to 8 inches in diameter.

What is the water requirement of Echinocactus contractus?

Echinocactus contractus requires minimal water and should be watered only when the soil is completely dry.

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,

References