Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
yavapaiensis
ID:
662281

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.A.Baker

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
in Pl. Syst. Evol. 258: 79. 2006.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000661613

Common Names

  • Yavapai Hedgehog Cactus
  • Yavapai Cactus
  • Hedgehog Cactus

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Description

Echinocereus yavapaiensis (also called Yavapai 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 yavapaiensis 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

The flower of Echinocereus yavapaiensis is pink with a yellow center and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinocereus yavapaiensis 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 yavapaiensis

Echinocereus yavapaiensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in rocky hillsides and limestone outcrops.

Echinocereus yavapaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinocereus yavapaiensis?

Echinocereus yavapaiensis

What is the common name of Echinocereus yavapaiensis?

Yavapai Hedgehog Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Echinocereus yavapaiensis?

It is native to the United States and Canada.

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,