Status:
valid
Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) Bravo ex Backeb. & F.M.Knuth
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 352. 1936.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686295
Common Names
- Ferocactus haematacanthus
- Ferocactus Haematacanthus
- Haematacanthus Ferocactus
Synonyms
- Bisnaga haematacantha (Salm-Dyck) Doweld [unknown]
- Bisnaga pueblensis Doweld [unknown]
- Echinocactus electracanthus haematacanthus Salm-Dyck [unknown]
- Echinocactus flavispinus Meinsh. [unknown]
- Echinocactus flexispinus Engelm. [unknown]
- Echinocactus haematacanthus (Monv. ex Salm-Dyck) Monv. ex F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
- Echinocactus haematacanthus crassispinus Engelm. [unknown]
- Echinocactus treculianus Labour. [unknown]
- Ferocactus stainesii haematacanthus (Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
- Bisnaga haematacantha (Salm-Dyck) Doweld [deprecated]
Description
Ferocactus haematacanthus (also called Blood-Spined Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has a cylindrical shape and spines that are reddish-brown in color. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is tolerant of drought.
Uses & Benefits
Ferocactus haematacanthus 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 haematacanthus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferocactus haematacanthus 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 haematacanthus
Ferocactus haematacanthus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora.
Ferocactus haematacanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferocactus haematacanthus?
Ferocactus haematacanthus
What is the common name of Ferocactus haematacanthus?
Blood-spined barrel cactus
What is the natural habitat of Ferocactus haematacanthus?
Deserts and arid regions in the southwestern United States
Species in the Ferocactus genus
Ferocactus alamosanus,
Ferocactus californicus,
Ferocactus chrysacanthus,
Ferocactus diguetii,
Ferocactus echidne,
Ferocactus emoryi,
Ferocactus flavovirens,
Ferocactus fordii,
Ferocactus glaucescens,
Ferocactus gracilis,
Ferocactus haematacanthus,
Ferocactus hamatacanthus,
Ferocactus herrerae,
Ferocactus histrix,
Ferocactus johnstonianus,
Ferocactus lindsayi,
Ferocactus macrodiscus,
Ferocactus mathssonii,
Ferocactus peninsulae,
Ferocactus pottsii,
Ferocactus robustus,
Ferocactus schwarzii,
Ferocactus tiburonensis,
Ferocactus townsendianus,
Ferocactus uncinatus,
Ferocactus viridescens,
Ferocactus wislizeni,
Ferocactus acanthodes,
Ferocactus pilifer,
Ferocactus recurvus,
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,