Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hamatacanthus
ID:
686963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Muehlenpf.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 144. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686296

Common Names

  • Ferocactus hamatacanthus
  • Ferocactus Hamatacanthus
  • Hamatacanthus Ferocactus

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Synonyms

  • Brittonia davisii Houghton & C.A.Armstr. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus flexispinus Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Echinocactus gerardii F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinocactus hamatacanthus Muehlenpf. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus hamatacanthus brevispinus (Engelm.) J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus hamatacanthus longihamatus (Galeotti ex Pfeiff.) J.M.Coult. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus longihamatus brevispinus Engelm. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus longihamatus brevispinus (Engelm.) Schelle [unknown]
  • Echinocactus longihamatus crassispinus Engelm. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus uncinatus Engelm. ex Scheer [unknown]
  • Hamatocactus hamatacanthus (Muehlenpf.) F.M.Knuth [unknown]
  • Echinocactus longihamatus bicolor F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinocactus longihamatus deflexispinus F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinocactus longihamatus insignis F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinocactus setispinus longihamatus (Galeotti ex Pfeiff.) Poselg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus texensis treculianus C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus deflexispinus Gruson [unknown]
  • Echinocactus insignis Haage Jr. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus longihamatus Galeotti [unknown]
  • Hamatocactus hamatocanthus davisii (Houghton) W.T.Marshall [valid]
  • Ferocactus hamatacanthus crassispinus (Engelm.) L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Hamatocactus hamatacanthus davisii (Houghton & C.A.Armstr.) W.T.Marshall [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ferocactus hamatacanthus 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 hamatacanthus sub. sinuatus (A.Dietr.) N.P.Taylor
Ferocactus hamatacanthus sub. hamatacanthus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ferocactus hamatacanthus has yellow flowers with black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferocactus hamatacanthus 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 hamatacanthus

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

Ferocactus hamatacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferocactus hamatacanthus?

Ferocactus hamatacanthus

What is the common name of Ferocactus hamatacanthus?

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

Where is Ferocactus hamatacanthus found?

It is found 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

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.
Philipp August Friedrich Mühlenpfordt (1803-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muehlenpf.' in the authors string.