Echinocactus weingartianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weingartianus
ID:
1289176
Status:
valid
Authors:
Haage Jr.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
in Quehl in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 9: 73. 1899.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288514
Common Names
- Echinocactus weingartianus
- Weingartianus Barrel Cactus
- Weingartianus Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinocactus weingartianus (also called Weingart's Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a small, globose cactus with a diameter of up to 10 cm, with many radial spines and two central spines. It grows in rocky hills and slopes in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo León and Tamaulipas.
Uses & Benefits
Echinocactus weingartianus 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 weingartianus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinocactus weingartianus 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 weingartianus
Echinocactus weingartianus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon, and Tamaulipas.
Echinocactus weingartianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinocactus weingartianus?
Echinocactus weingartianus
What type of plant is Echinocactus weingartianus?
Cactus
Where does Echinocactus weingartianus originate from?
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,