Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
mamillosus
ID:
1289207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rümpler

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Handb. Cacteenk.: 787. 1885.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288545

Common Names

  • Echinocereus mamillosus
  • Mamillosus Hedgehog Cactus
  • Mamillosus Cactus

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Description

Echinocereus mamillosus (also called Mamillose Echinocereus, among many other common names) is a small cactus species native to Mexico. It has globular stems, up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter, with many tubercles and radial spines. It grows in rocky areas, in open grasslands and in scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus mamillosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinocereus mamillosus is yellow and has a diameter of about 4 cm. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocereus mamillosus is a slow-growing cactus that can reach up to 15 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter. It has a globular shape and is covered with white spines. It needs to be grown in a well-draining soil mix and requires full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by seed or offsets.

Where to Find Echinocereus mamillosus

Echinocereus mamillosus is native to Mexico.

Echinocereus mamillosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus mamillosus?

Echinocereus mamillosus

What type of plant is Echinocereus mamillosus?

Cactus

Where does Echinocereus mamillosus originate from?

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