Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
arizonicus
ID:
661822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose ex Orcutt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
in Cactography 1: 3. 1926.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661154

Common Names

  • Echinocereus arizonicus
  • Arizonicus Hedgehog Cactus
  • Arizonicus Kingcup Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocereus coccineus arizonicus (Rose ex Orcutt) D.J.Ferguson [unknown]
  • Echinocereus triglochidiatus arizonicus (Rose ex Orcutt) L.D.Benson [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus arizonicus (also called Arizona Hedgehog Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona and Mexico. It is a small, globose cactus with spines that can reach up to 3 cm in length. It grows in rocky, arid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus arizonicus 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 arizonicus sub. matudae (Bravo) Rutow
Echinocereus arizonicus sub. nigrihorridispinus W.Blum & Rutow
Echinocereus arizonicus sub. arizonicus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocereus arizonicus is a funnel-shaped, pink to purple in color. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocereus arizonicus 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 arizonicus

Echinocereus arizonicus can be found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Echinocereus arizonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus arizonicus?

Echinocereus arizonicus

What type of soil is best for Echinocereus arizonicus?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Echinocereus arizonicus?

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,