Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
mathssonii
ID:
686987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Berge ex K.Schum.) N.P.Taylor

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. Gr. Brit. 41: 91. 1979.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686320

Common Names

  • Ferocactus mathssonii
  • Ferocactus Mathssonii
  • Mathsson's Ferocactus

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Synonyms

  • Ancistrocactus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) L.D.Benson [unknown]
  • Ancistrocactus mathssonii (Berge ex K.Schum.) Doweld [unknown]
  • Ancistrocactus uncinatus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) Doweld [unknown]
  • Echinocactus crassihamatus F.A.C.Weber [unknown]
  • Echinocactus mathssonii Berge ex K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Ferocactus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Glandulicactus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Glandulicactus mathssonii (Berge ex K.Schum.) D.J.Ferguson [unknown]
  • Glandulicactus mathssonii (Berge ex K.Schum.) Wozniak [unknown]
  • Hamatocactus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) Buxb. [unknown]
  • Hamatocactus uncinatus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) Glass [unknown]
  • Pediocactus uncinatus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) Halda [unknown]
  • Sclerocactus uncinatus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) N.P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Sclerocactus uncinatus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) N.P.Taylor [unknown]
  • Thelocactus crassihamatus (F.A.C.Weber) W.T.Marshall [unknown]
  • Echinocactus mathssonii Berge [illegitimate]

Uses & Benefits

Ferocactus mathssonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a source of fuel and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferocactus mathssonii is yellow, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The seed is small, with a diameter of up to 1 cm. The seedlings are small, with a diameter of up to 2 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferocactus mathssonii is a slow-growing, solitary cactus that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ferocactus mathssonii

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

Ferocactus mathssonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferocactus mathssonii?

Ferocactus mathssonii

What is the common name of Ferocactus mathssonii?

Mattson's Barrel Cactus

Where is Ferocactus mathssonii found?

It is found in 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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.
Ernst Berge (1836-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berge' in the authors string.