Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
trifurcatus
ID:
661700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacobi

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
in Allg. Gartenzeitung 24: 100. 1856.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661032

Common Names

  • Echinocactus trifurcatus
  • Trifurcatus Barrel Cactus
  • Trifurcatus Fishhook Cactus

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Description

Echinocactus trifurcatus (also called Three-ribbed cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Mexico and grows in rocky, desert-like habitats. It is a globular cactus with a diameter of up to 10 cm and has yellowish-brown spines.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocactus trifurcatus 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 trifurcatus 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 trifurcatus is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly during the summer months and fertilize with a balanced cactus fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Echinocactus trifurcatus

Echinocactus trifurcatus can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Echinocactus trifurcatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocactus trifurcatus?

Echinocactus trifurcatus

What is the common name of Echinocactus trifurcatus?

Three-Forked Fishhook Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Echinocactus trifurcatus?

It is native to Mexico, specifically in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, and Zacatecas.

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,