Status:
valid
Authors:
Salm-Dyck
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288374
Common Names
- Echinocactus marquinatus
- Marquinatus Cactus
- Marquinatus Barrel Cactus
Description
Echinocactus marquinatus (also called Marquez's 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 marquinatus 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 flower of Echinocactus marquinatus is yellow, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are cylindrical in shape and covered in white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinocactus marquinatus is a slow-growing cactus that requires full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Offsets should be carefully removed from the parent plant and planted in a sandy, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Echinocactus marquinatus
Echinocactus marquinatus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Echinocactus marquinatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinocactus marquinatus?
Echinocactus marquinatus
What is the common name of Echinocactus marquinatus?
Marquez's fishhook cactus
What is the natural habitat of Echinocactus marquinatus?
Echinocactus marquinatus is native to Mexico.
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,