Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
engelmannii
ID:
661913

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parry ex Engelm.) Lem.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Cactées: 56. 1868.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661245

Common Names

  • Echinocereus engelmannii
  • Engelmannii Hedgehog Cactus
  • Engelmannii Kingcup Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus engelmannii Parry ex Engelm. [unknown]
  • Echinocereus engelmannii engelmannii [unknown]
  • Pilocereus engelmannii (Parry ex Engelm.) Lem. [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus engelmannii (also called Engelmann's Hedgehog Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. It is a small, globose cactus with spines that can reach up to 4 cm in length. It grows in rocky, arid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus engelmannii is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in rock gardens, hanging baskets, and as a ground cover. It is also used in landscaping and as a border plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinocereus engelmannii sub. fasciculatus (Engelm.) W.Blum & Mich.Lange
Echinocereus engelmannii sub. llanuraensis (Rutow) Felger
Echinocereus engelmannii sub. engelmannii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocereus engelmannii is a funnel-shaped, yellow to orange 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 engelmannii is a slow-growing cactus that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cutting off offsets and replanting them. It is important to allow the offsets to dry and callous over before replanting them.

Where to Find Echinocereus engelmannii

Echinocereus engelmannii is native to the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It can be found growing in rocky hills and canyons.

Echinocereus engelmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus engelmannii?

Echinocereus engelmannii

What type of soil is best for Echinocereus engelmannii?

Well-draining, sandy soil

What is the ideal temperature range for Echinocereus engelmannii?

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,