Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
salm-dyckianus
ID:
662171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheer

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Voy. Herald: 291. 1856.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661503

Common Names

  • Echinocereus Salm-Dyckianus
  • Salm-Dyck's Hedgehog Cactus
  • Mexican Fence Post Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocereus rischeri (R.C.Römer) W.Rischer [unknown]
  • Cereus salm-dyckianus Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Echinocereus salm-dyckianus noctiflorus Heid [unknown]
  • Echinocereus salm-dyckianus obscuriensis (A.B.Lau) W.Blum [unknown]
  • Echinocereus salm-dyckianus obscuriensis (A.B.Lau) W.Rischer & Trocha [unknown]
  • Echinocereus salmianus K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Echinocereus scheeri obscuriensis A.B.Lau [unknown]
  • Echinocereus scheeri obscuriensis (A.B.Lau) U.Guzmán [unknown]
  • Echinocereus scheeri rischeri R.C.Römer [unknown]
  • Cereus salmianus J.F.Cels [unknown]
  • Echinocereus salmianus Rümpler [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus salm-dyckianus (also called Salm-Dyck'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 salm-dyckianus is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus salm-dyckianus 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 salm-dyckianus 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 salm-dyckianus

Echinocereus salm-dyckianus can be found in the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Echinocereus salm-dyckianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus salm-dyckianus?

Echinocereus salm-dyckianus

What is the common name of Echinocereus salm-dyckianus?

Salm-Dyck's Hedgehog Cactus

Where is Echinocereus salm-dyckianus 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,

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