Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pottsii
ID:
687014

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Salm-Dyck) Backeb.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 5: 2738. 1961.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686347

Common Names

  • Potts' Barrel Cactus
  • Potts Barrel Cactus
  • Potts' Fishhook Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Echinocactus pottsii Schur ex Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Thelocactus bicolor pottsii (Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Thelocactus pottsii (Salm-Dyck) Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Echinocactus bicolor pottsii (Salm-Dyck) Voss [unknown]
  • Echinocactus bicolor pottsii Salm-Dyck [unknown]

Description

Ferocactus pottsii (also called Potts' Barrel Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Mexican states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and Chihuahua. It is a solitary, barrel-shaped cactus, with a maximum height of up to 1.5 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often growing in large clumps.

Uses & Benefits

Ferocactus pottsii is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Mexican medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferocactus pottsii 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 pottsii 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 pottsii

Ferocactus pottsii is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona and Mexico.

Ferocactus pottsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferocactus pottsii?

Ferocactus pottsii

What is the common name of Ferocactus pottsii?

Potts' Barrel Cactus

Where is Ferocactus pottsii 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

Joseph zu Salm-Reifferscheidt-Dyck (1773-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salm-Dyck' in the authors string.
Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.