Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
platyacanthus
ID:
1287626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link & Otto

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286964

Common Names

  • Texas Rainbow Cactus
  • Echinocereus Platyacanthus
  • Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus

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Description

Echinocereus platyacanthus (also called Texas Rainbow Cactus, among many other common names) is a small, cylindrical cactus native to the Chihuahuan Desert of the United States and Mexico. It is a low-growing plant, with a maximum height of around 10 cm. It has bright pink flowers, and its stems are covered in white spines. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is adapted to survive in extreme temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus platyacanthus is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus platyacanthus has bright pink flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocereus platyacanthus is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated from seed or by offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water deeply, but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.

Where to Find Echinocereus platyacanthus

Echinocereus platyacanthus can be found in Mexico.

Echinocereus platyacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus platyacanthus?

Echinocereus platyacanthus

How often should Echinocereus platyacanthus be watered?

Water Echinocereus platyacanthus when the soil is dry to the touch.

What type of soil is best for Echinocereus platyacanthus?

Echinocereus platyacanthus prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Christoph Friedrich Otto (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Otto' in the authors string.