Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Bauer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
in Echinocereus Online-J. 2 (Sonderheft): IX. 2014.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001430717
Common Names
- Felixianus Echinocereus
- Echinocereus Felixianus
- Felixianus Echinocereus
Description
Echinocereus felixianus (also called Felix's Hedgehog Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a shrubby, clumping cactus with short, cylindrical stems that can reach up to 30 centimeters in height. Its stems are covered in small, white spines and are topped with large, yellow flowers. It is typically found in dry, desert habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Echinocereus felixianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or a living fence. The plant is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinocereus felixianus has yellow, funnel-shaped flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a tuft of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinocereus felixianus is a slow-growing, globose cactus native to Mexico and the United States. It can reach up to 12 inches (30 cm) in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seeds.
Where to Find Echinocereus felixianus
Echinocereus felixianus can be found in the wild in Mexico, in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua.
Echinocereus felixianus FAQ
What is the common name of Echinocereus felixianus?
Felixianus Echinocereus
What is the natural habitat of Echinocereus felixianus?
Deserts and dry grasslands
How often should Echinocereus felixianus be watered?
Once every two weeks
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,
References
Herbert Bauer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Bauer' in the authors string.