Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
alamosanus
ID:
686912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 137, f. 145. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686245

Common Names

  • Ferocactus alamosanus
  • Ferocactus Alamosanus
  • Alamosan Ferocactus

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Synonyms

  • Parrycactus alamosanus (Britton & Rose) Doweld [unknown]
  • Echinocactus alamosanus Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Ferocactus alamosanus platygonus G.E.Linds. [unknown]
  • Ferocactus pottsii alamosanus (Britton & Rose) G.Unger [unknown]

Description

Ferocactus alamosanus (also called the Alamos Ferocactus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a short stem and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ferocactus alamosanus is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ferocactus alamosanus sub. reppenhagenii (G.Unger) N.P.Taylor
Ferocactus alamosanus sub. alamosanus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferocactus alamosanus is a bright yellow flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferocactus alamosanus is a cactus that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location. The plants should be spaced about 8 inches apart. Division can be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Ferocactus alamosanus

Ferocactus alamosanus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora.

Ferocactus alamosanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferocactus alamosanus?

Ferocactus alamosanus

What is the common name of Ferocactus alamosanus?

Alamos barrel cactus

What is the natural habitat of Ferocactus alamosanus?

Deserts and arid regions in the northwestern Mexico

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.