Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
texensis
ID:
1290085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hopffer) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 3: 181. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289423

Common Names

  • Homalocephala Texensis
  • Texensis Barrel Cactus
  • Texensis Fishhook Cactus

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Description

Homalocephala texensis (also called Texas Beehive Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has a flattened, oval shape with yellow spines. It has yellow flowers and red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Homalocephala texensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Homalocephala texensis is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Where to Find Homalocephala texensis

Homalocephala texensis is native to Mexico and parts of the United States.

Homalocephala texensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Homalocephala texensis?

Homalocephala texensis

What is the common name of Homalocephala texensis?

Texas Homalocephala

What type of plant is Homalocephala texensis?

Cactus

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.
Carl Heinrich Hopffer (1810-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopffer' in the authors string.