Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
scheeri
ID:
662182

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) Scheer

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1856

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661514

Common Names

  • Echinocereus Scheeri
  • Scheer's Hedgehog Cactus
  • Mexican Fence Post Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Cereus scheeri Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocereus scheeri (Salm-Dyck) Rümpler [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus scheeri (also called Scheer's Hedgehog Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is a small cactus native to Mexico. It grows in dry and arid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus scheeri 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 scheeri sub. gentryi (Clover) N.P.Taylor
Echinocereus scheeri sub. scheeri

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus scheeri 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 scheeri is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet in height. It has small, glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers in the spring. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Echinocereus scheeri

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

Echinocereus scheeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus scheeri?

Echinocereus scheeri

What is the common name of Echinocereus scheeri?

Scheer's Hedgehog Cactus

Where is Echinocereus scheeri 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,