Echinocereus koehresianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
koehresianus
ID:
744475
Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Frank) W.Rischer
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
in Echinocereenfreund 22: 73. 2009.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743808
Common Names
- Echinocereus koehresianus
- Koehres' Echinocereus
- Koehres' Echinocereus Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Echinocereus koehresianus (also called Koehres' Hedgehog Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Echinocereus koehresianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Echinocereus koehresianus has yellow flowers with a red-brown center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Echinocereus koehresianus is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. The plant will reach a height of up to 20 cm and will flower in late summer.
Where to Find Echinocereus koehresianus
Echinocereus koehresianus can be found in Mexico.
Echinocereus koehresianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Echinocereus koehresianus?
Echinocereus koehresianus
What is the common name of Echinocereus koehresianus?
Koehres' Hedgehog Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Echinocereus koehresianus?
Mountainous regions of Mexico
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
Werner Rischer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Rischer' in the authors string.
Gerhard R. W. Frank: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Frank' in the authors string.
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