Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pamanesii
ID:
1256435

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.B.Lau

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Suc. Mex. 26: 38. 1981.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255773

Common Names

  • Echinocereus pamanesii
  • Pamanes' Echinocereus
  • Pamanesii Echinocereus

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Description

Echinocereus pamanesii (also called Echinocereus pamanesii var. pamanesii, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a globose cactus that grows up to 15 cm in diameter and up to 15 cm tall. It has 12-18 ribs and pink to white flowers. It grows in rocky soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus pamanesii is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and cactus gardens. It is also used for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinocereus pamanesii sub. bonatzii (R.C.Römer) R.C.Römer
Echinocereus pamanesii sub. pamanesii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus pamanesii has pink or yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocereus pamanesii is a cactus that prefers well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Echinocereus pamanesii

Echinocereus pamanesii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern 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,