Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
tamaulipensis
ID:
662220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Werderm.) Mich.Lange

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 46: 139. 1995.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661552

Common Names

  • Tamaulipas Hedgehog Cactus
  • Tamaulipas Cactus
  • Hedgehog Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Wilcoxia tamaulipensis Werderm. [unknown]

Description

Echinocereus tamaulipensis (also called Tamaulipas hedgehog cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Mexico and grows in rocky, desert-like habitats. It is a globular cactus with a diameter of up to 10 cm and has yellowish-brown spines.

Uses & Benefits

Echinocereus tamaulipensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Echinocereus tamaulipensis 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 tamaulipensis 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 tamaulipensis

Echinocereus tamaulipensis is native to the Mexican state of Tamaulipas and can be found in rocky hillsides and limestone outcrops.

Echinocereus tamaulipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus tamaulipensis?

Echinocereus tamaulipensis

What is the common name of Echinocereus tamaulipensis?

Tamaulipas Hedgehog Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Echinocereus tamaulipensis?

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,