Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
spinosissimus
ID:
1289165

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Forbes

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
in Journ. Hort. Tour Germ.: 152. 1837.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288503

Common Names

  • Echinocactus spinosissimus
  • Most-spined Barrel Cactus
  • Most-spined Ball Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus spinosissimus (also called Spinosissimus 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 spinosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocactus spinosissimus 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 spinosissimus 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 spinosissimus

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

Echinocactus spinosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocactus spinosissimus?

Echinocactus spinosissimus

What is the common name of Echinocactus spinosissimus?

Spiny Barrel Cactus

What type of soil does Echinocactus spinosissimus 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,

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