Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
platyacanthus
ID:
661476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link & Otto

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
in Verh. Vereins Beförd. Gartenbaues Königl. Preuss. Staaten 3: 423. 1827.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660808

Common Names

  • Echinocactus Platyacanthus
  • Platyacanthus Cactus
  • Platyacanthus Barrel Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Melocactus tuberculatus Link & Otto [unknown]
  • Melocactus platyacanthus Link & Otto [unknown]
  • Melocactus ingens Karw. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Copiapoa macracantha (Salm-Dyck) Meregalli [unknown]
  • Coryphantha poselgeriana saltillensis (Poselg.) L.Bremer [unknown]
  • Echinocactus arachnoideus Scheidw. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus aulacogonus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus aulacogonus diacopaulax Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus edulis Haage ex C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ghiesbreghtianus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus grandis Rose [unknown]
  • Echinocactus grandis polycormus Říha & Tabasco [unknown]
  • Echinocactus grandis polycormus Říha & Tabasco [unknown]
  • Echinocactus helophorus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus helophorus laevior Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus helophorus longifossulatus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens Zucc. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens aulocogonus (Lem.) Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens helophorus (Lem.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens helophorus (Lem.) Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens saltillensis (Poselg.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens saltillensis (Poselg.) Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens subinermis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens viznaga (Hook.) Voss [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens viznaga (Hook.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus irroratus Scheidw. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus karwinskii Zucc. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus macracanthus de Vriese [unknown]
  • Echinocactus macracanthus Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus minax Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus minax laevior Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus oligacanthus Mart. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus oligacanthus Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus palmeri Rose [unknown]
  • Echinocactus platyacanthus grandis (Rose) Bravo [unknown]
  • Echinocactus platyacanthus palmeri (Rose) H.P.Kelsey & Dayton [unknown]
  • Echinocactus platyacanthus visnaga (Hook.) Bravo [unknown]
  • Echinocactus platyceras Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus saltillensis Poselg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus tuberculatus Link & Otto [unknown]
  • Echinocactus tuberculatus spiralis DC. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus viznaga Hook. [unknown]
  • Echinofossulocactus helophorus (Lem.) Lawr. [unknown]
  • Echinofossulocactus karwinskianus Lawr. [unknown]
  • Echinofossulocactus platyceras (Lem.) Lawr. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus ingens grandis Speg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus platyceras laevior C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus platyceras minax Salm-Dyck ex C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus saltillensis Poselger [deprecated]
  • Echinocactus karwinskianus Burkart [unknown]
  • Echinocactus visnaga Hook. [unknown]

Description

Echinocactus platyacanthus (also called the Flat-Spined Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a globose cactus with a solitary stem, up to 15 cm in diameter, with 10-15 ribs, each with a few yellowish-brown spines. It is found in rocky areas, in dry shrublands and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocactus platyacanthus is yellow and funnel-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus platyacanthus is a cactus that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cuttings. Plant the seeds in the spring, at a depth of 1/4 inch, and water well. The cactus will produce flowers in the summer.

Where to Find Echinocactus platyacanthus

Echinocactus platyacanthus can be found in the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Echinocactus platyacanthus FAQ

What is the common name of Echinocactus platyacanthus?

Flat-spined Barrel Cactus

What is the size of Echinocactus platyacanthus?

It can reach up to 1m in height and 1.5m in width

What is the habitat of Echinocactus platyacanthus?

It is found in arid regions of Mexico and the southwestern United States

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.