Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
sickmannii
ID:
744472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebm.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (HBG) 1837: 7. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743805

Common Names

  • Echinocactus sickmannii
  • Sickmann's Echinocactus
  • Sickmann's Echinocactus Plant

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Description

Echinocactus sickmannii (also called Sickmann's Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus sickmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocactus sickmannii has yellow flowers with a red-brown center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocactus sickmannii is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 20 cm and will flower in late summer.

Where to Find Echinocactus sickmannii

Echinocactus sickmannii can be found in Mexico.

Echinocactus sickmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocactus sickmannii?

Echinocactus sickmannii

What is the common name of Echinocactus sickmannii?

Sickmann's Barrel Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Echinocactus sickmannii?

Mountainous regions of Mexico

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