Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
roetteri
ID:
662156

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) Engelm. ex Rümpler

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Handb. Cacteenk. 2(16): 829. 1886.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661488

Common Names

  • Echinocereus Roetteri
  • Roetter's Hedgehog Cactus
  • Mexican Fence Post Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus roetteri Engelm. [unknown]
  • Cereus roetteri Engelm. [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus roetteri (also called Roetter's Hedgehog Cactus, among many other common names) is a small, globose cactus with a single stem that is native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. It has spines that are yellowish-brown to reddish-brown in color and it grows in rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus roetteri is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Echinocereus roetteri var. lloydii (Britton & Rose) Backeb.
Echinocereus roetteri var. neomexicanus (J.M.Coult.) A.D.Zimmerman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus roetteri has bright pink flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few spines.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocereus roetteri is a slow-growing cactus that prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cutting off offsets and replanting them. It is important to allow the offsets to dry and callous over before replanting them.

Where to Find Echinocereus roetteri

Echinocereus roetteri can be found in the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Echinocereus roetteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus roetteri?

Echinocereus roetteri

What is the common name of Echinocereus roetteri?

Roetter's Hedgehog Cactus

Where is Echinocereus roetteri native to?

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

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Karl Theodor Rümpler (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rümpler' in the authors string.