Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
dicracanthus
ID:
1289092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hortus ex Forbes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Journ. Hort. Tour Germ.: 160. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288430

Common Names

  • Echinocactus dicracanthus
  • Dicracanthus Barrel Cactus
  • Dicracanthus Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus dicracanthus (also called Two-Spined 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 dicracanthus is used as an ornamental plant, and is often grown in gardens and containers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocactus dicracanthus has large, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, yellowish-brown spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus dicracanthus 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 dicracanthus

Echinocactus dicracanthus is native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Querétaro and can be found in the wild in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. It is also available from specialty nurseries and online retailers.

Echinocactus dicracanthus FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Echinocactus dicracanthus?

Echinocactus dicracanthus is native to Mexico.

What is the size of Echinocactus dicracanthus?

Echinocactus dicracanthus can grow up to 8 inches in diameter.

What is the water requirement of Echinocactus dicracanthus?

Echinocactus dicracanthus 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