Ferocactus schwarzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schwarzii
ID:
687032
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Linds.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 27: 70. 1955.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686365
Common Names
- Schwarz's Barrel Cactus
- Schwarz Barrel Cactus
- Schwarz's Fishhook Cactus
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- Parrycactus schwarzii (G.E.Linds.) Doweld [unknown]
Description
Ferocactus schwarzii (also called Mexican lime cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a globose cactus with a bright green body and yellow spines. It is commonly found in rocky hillsides and desert flats.
Uses & Benefits
Ferocactus schwarzii 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 schwarzii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ferocactus schwarzii 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 schwarzii
Ferocactus schwarzii is native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona and Mexico.
Ferocactus schwarzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferocactus schwarzii?
Ferocactus schwarzii
What is the common name of Ferocactus schwarzii?
Schwarz's Barrel Cactus
Where is Ferocactus schwarzii found?
It is found in Mexico
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,
References
George Edmund Lindsay (1916-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Linds.' in the authors string.
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