Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
quadrinatus
ID:
661516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wegener

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
in Allg. Gartenzeitung 2: 66. 1834.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660848

Common Names

  • Echinocactus Quadrinatus
  • Quadrinatus Cactus
  • Quadrinatus Barrel Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocactus wegeneri Salm-Dyck [unknown]

Description

Echinocactus quadrinatus (also called Four-Ribbed Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has a spherical shape with thick, spiny, yellow-green stems. It is found in dry, rocky areas, growing in crevices and on ledges.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus quadrinatus 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 quadrinatus 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 quadrinatus is a small cactus that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and up to 8 inches (20 cm) wide. It has a globose shape and is covered with yellow spines. It is easy to propagate from seed or from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water sparingly and fertilize lightly.

Where to Find Echinocactus quadrinatus

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

Echinocactus quadrinatus FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Echinocactus quadrinatus?

Echinocactus quadrinatus prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light for Echinocactus quadrinatus?

Echinocactus quadrinatus prefers bright, direct sunlight.

What is the ideal soil for Echinocactus quadrinatus?

Echinocactus quadrinatus prefers a well-draining, sandy 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

Th. Wegener: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wegener' in the authors string.