Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
multicostatus
ID:
1418182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Daul

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Illustr. Handb. Kakteenkunde: 65, fig. 42. 1890.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430647

Common Names

  • Multicostatus Echinocactus
  • Echinocactus Multicostatus
  • Multicostatus Echinocactus

Searching for Echinocactus multicostatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Echinocactus multicostatus (also called Multi-spined Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a shrubby, clumping cactus with short, cylindrical stems that can reach up to 30 centimeters in height. Its stems are covered in small, white spines and are topped with large, yellow flowers. It is typically found in dry, desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus multicostatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or a living fence. The plant is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocactus multicostatus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Echinocactus multicostatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus multicostatus is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and full sun. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced cactus fertilizer.

Where to Find Echinocactus multicostatus

Echinocactus multicostatus can be found in the wild in Mexico, in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua.

Echinocactus multicostatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocactus multicostatus?

Echinocactus multicostatus

What is the common name of Echinocactus multicostatus?

Multicostatus Fishhook Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Echinocactus multicostatus?

Dry, rocky slopes in 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,

References

Anton Daul (b.1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daul' in the authors string.