Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
santaritensis
ID:
662179

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Blum & Rutow

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Echinocereus: 369. 1998.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661511

Common Names

  • Echinocereus Santaritensis
  • Santarita Hedgehog Cactus
  • Mexican Fence Post Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocereus coccineus santaritensis (W.Blum & Rutow) M.A.Baker [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus santaritensis (also called Santaritensis 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 santaritensis 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 santaritensis sub. bacanorensis (W.Rischer & Trocha) W.Rischer & D.Felix
Echinocereus santaritensis sub. santaritensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus santaritensis 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 santaritensis is a slow-growing cactus that can be propagated by seed or offsets. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water sparingly during the summer months and fertilize with a balanced cactus fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Echinocereus santaritensis

Echinocereus santaritensis can be found in the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States.

Echinocereus santaritensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus santaritensis?

Echinocereus santaritensis

What is the common name of Echinocereus santaritensis?

Santarit Hedgehog Cactus

Where is Echinocereus santaritensis 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,