Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
686954

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 137. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686287

Common Names

  • Ferocactus glaucescens
  • Ferocactus Glaucescens
  • Glaucescent Ferocactus

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Synonyms

  • Neoporteria mammillarioides (Hook.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Pyrrhocactus mammillarioides (Hook.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Parrycactus glaucescens (DC.) Doweld [unknown]
  • Echinocactus dietrichianus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus glaucescens DC. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus hybocentrus Lehm. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus mammillarioides Hook. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus pfeifferi Zucc. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus theiacanthus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus theionacanthus Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinofossulocactus pfeifferi (Zucc.) Lawr. [unknown]
  • Ferocactus pfeifferi (Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Malacocarpus mammillarioides (Hook.) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Echinocactus nummularioides Steud. [unknown]
  • Neoporteria subgibbosa mammillarioides (Hook.) Donald & G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Ferocactus glaucescens (also called Glaucous Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has a cylindrical shape and spines that are yellowish-green in color. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought.

Uses & Benefits

Ferocactus glaucescens 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferocactus glaucescens is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferocactus glaucescens is a slow-growing cactus species that can be propagated from seeds or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water sparingly in the summer and not at all in the winter. Fertilize with a cactus fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Ferocactus glaucescens

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

Ferocactus glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferocactus glaucescens?

Ferocactus glaucescens

What is the common name of Ferocactus glaucescens?

Blue barrel cactus

What is the natural habitat of Ferocactus glaucescens?

Deserts and arid regions in the southwestern United States

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
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.