Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
praegnacanthus
ID:
661496

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.F.Först.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
in Hamburger Garten- Blumenzeitung 17: 160. 1861.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660828

Common Names

  • Echinocactus Praegnacanthus
  • Praegnacanthus Cactus
  • Praegnacanthus Barrel Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus praegnacanthus (also called the Prickly 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 praegnacanthus is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens, hanging baskets, and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocactus praegnacanthus 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 praegnacanthus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet in height. It has small, glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers in the spring. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinocactus praegnacanthus

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

Echinocactus praegnacanthus FAQ

What is the common name of Echinocactus praegnacanthus?

Pregnant Barrel Cactus

What is the size of Echinocactus praegnacanthus?

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

What is the habitat of Echinocactus praegnacanthus?

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