Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
plicatilis
ID:
1289147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Irmsch.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 1: 22. 1891.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288485

Common Names

  • Echinocactus plicatilis
  • Plicatilis Barrel Cactus
  • Plicatilis Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus plicatilis (also called Plicatilis cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a globose cactus, growing up to 30 cm in diameter, with a dense covering of yellow spines. It grows in rocky, desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus plicatilis 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

The flower of Echinocactus plicatilis is a funnel-shaped bloom with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The flower is yellow in color and has a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus plicatilis can be propagated by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the plant has established itself.

Where to Find Echinocactus plicatilis

Echinocactus plicatilis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas.

Echinocactus plicatilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocactus plicatilis?

Echinocactus plicatilis

What is the common name of Echinocactus plicatilis?

Plicate Barrel Cactus

What type of soil does Echinocactus plicatilis prefer?

Well-draining soil

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