Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
adustus
ID:
661809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engelm.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Mem. Tour N. Mexico: 104. 1848.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661141

Common Names

  • Echinocereus adustus
  • Adustus Hedgehog Cactus
  • Adustus Kingcup Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus adustus (Engelm.) Engelm. [unknown]
  • Cereus pectinatus adustus (Engelm.) Voss [unknown]
  • Echinocereus pectinatus adustus (Engelm.) K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus adustus (also called Adust 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

Echinocereus adustus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinocereus adustus sub. schwarzii (A.B.Lau) N.P.Taylor
Echinocereus adustus sub. adustus
Echinocereus adustus sub. roemerianus W.Rischer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus adustus has yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 8 cm. The seeds are black and round, with a diameter of up to 1 cm. The seedlings are small, with a diameter of up to 2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocereus adustus 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 Echinocereus adustus

Echinocereus adustus can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Echinocereus adustus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus adustus?

Echinocereus adustus

What type of soil is best for Echinocereus adustus?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Echinocereus adustus?

50-90°F (10-32°C)

Species in the Echinocereus genus

Echinocereus occidentalis, Echinocereus adustus, Echinocereus aggregatus, Echinocereus arizonicus, Echinocereus barthelowanus, Echinocereus berlandieri, Echinocereus bonkerae, Echinocereus bristolii, Echinocereus carmenensis, Echinocereus chisosensis, Echinocereus chloranthus, Echinocereus cinerascens, Echinocereus claviformis, Echinocereus coccineus, Echinocereus dasyacanthus, Echinocereus davisii, Echinocereus engelmannii, Echinocereus enneacanthus, Echinocereus ferreiranus, Echinocereus grandis, Echinocereus huitcholensis, Echinocereus klapperi, Echinocereus knippelianus, Echinocereus kroenleinii, Echinocereus kunzei, Echinocereus laui, Echinocereus ledingii, Echinocereus leucanthus, Echinocereus lloydii, Echinocereus longisetus, Echinocereus mapimiensis, Echinocereus maritimus, Echinocereus metornii, Echinocereus milleri, Echinocereus mombergerianus, Echinocereus neocapillus, Echinocereus nicholii, Echinocereus nivosus, Echinocereus ortegae, Echinocereus pacificus, Echinocereus palmeri, Echinocereus papillosus, Echinocereus parkeri, Echinocereus pectinatus, Echinocereus penicilliformis, Echinocereus persolutus, Echinocereus polyacanthus, Echinocereus poselgeri, Echinocereus primolanatus, Echinocereus princeps,

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,