Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
saltensis
ID:
661563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
in Anales Mus. Nac. Buenos Aires, ser. 3 4: 487. 1905.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000660895

Common Names

  • Echinocactus Saltensis
  • Salta Barrel Cactus
  • Golden Barrel Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus saltensis (also called Salta 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 saltensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocactus saltensis is a yellow-green color and is shaped like a funnel. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus saltensis is a small cactus that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall and up to 8 inches (20 cm) wide. It has a globose shape and is covered with white 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 saltensis

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

Echinocactus saltensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocactus saltensis?

Echinocactus saltensis

What are the common names of Echinocactus saltensis?

Salta Cactus

What is the growth habit of Echinocactus saltensis?

It is a low-growing, globular cactus with spines arranged in radial clusters.

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,