Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
509802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.P.Taylor) W.Rischer, S.Breckw. & Breckw.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
in Echinocereenfreund 22: 23. 2008.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509134

Common Names

  • Echinocereus occidentalis
  • Western Echinocereus
  • Western Hedgehog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocereus stramineus occidentalis N.P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Echinocereus stramineus occidentalis (N.P.Taylor) N.P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Echinocereus occidentalis breckwoldtiorum De-Nova, Cast.-Lara & W.Blum [unknown]
  • Echinocereus occidentalis occidentalis [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus occidentalis (also called Western Hedgehog Cactus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus occidentalis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocereus occidentalis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Echinocereus occidentalis

Echinocereus occidentalis is native to the western United States and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Echinocereus occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus occidentalis?

Echinocereus occidentalis

What is the family of Echinocereus occidentalis?

Cactaceae

What is the common name of Echinocereus occidentalis?

Western Hedgehog Cactus

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.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.
Sybille Breckwoldt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Breckw.' in the authors string.
Klaus Breckwoldt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breckw.' in the authors string.