Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Blum
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Echinocereus Monogr.: 5. 1998.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661312
Common Names
- Echinocereus klapperi
- Klapperi Hedgehog Cactus
- Klapperi Kingcup Cactus
Description
Echinocereus klapperi (also called Klapper'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 klapperi is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Echinocereus klapperi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Echinocereus klapperi is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and allowed to callous over before planting. The plant should be grown in a sunny location and watered sparingly.
Where to Find Echinocereus klapperi
Echinocereus klapperi is native to the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It can be found growing in rocky hills and canyons.
Echinocereus klapperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinocereus klapperi?
Echinocereus klapperi
What is the common name of Echinocereus klapperi?
Klapper's Hedgehog Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Echinocereus klapperi?
It is native to Mexico, specifically in the states of Durango and Zacatecas.
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,