Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
knippelianus
ID:
661982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Liebner

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Kakteenk. 5: 170. 1895.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661314

Common Names

  • Echinocereus knippelianus
  • Knippelianus Hedgehog Cactus
  • Knippelianus Kingcup Cactus

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Description

Echinocereus knippelianus (also called Knippel'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 knippelianus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocereus knippelianus 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 knippelianus 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 knippelianus

Echinocereus knippelianus is native to the Mexican state of Coahuila. It can be found growing in rocky hills and canyons.

Echinocereus knippelianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus knippelianus?

Echinocereus knippelianus

What is the common name of Echinocereus knippelianus?

Knippel's Hedgehog Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Echinocereus knippelianus?

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,