Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
schereri
ID:
662190

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Frank

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 41(8): 159. 1990.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661522

Common Names

  • Echinocereus Schereri
  • Scherer's Hedgehog Cactus
  • Mexican Fence Post Cactus

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Description

Echinocereus schereri (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 schereri 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 schereri 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 schereri is a slow-growing, long-lived cactus that can be propagated from seeds or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining cactus mix and kept in a warm, bright spot. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining cactus mix. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.

Where to Find Echinocereus schereri

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

Echinocereus schereri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus schereri?

Echinocereus schereri

What is the common name of Echinocereus schereri?

Schmoll's Fishhook Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Echinocereus schereri?

It is native to Mexico and Central America.

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