Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
principis
ID:
1290087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Mag. 74: t. 4393. 1848.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289425

Common Names

  • Leuchtenbergia Principis
  • Principis Barrel Cactus
  • Principis Fishhook Cactus

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Description

Leuchtenbergia principis (also called Prince's Saguaro, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has a tall, columnar shape with yellow spines. It has yellow flowers and red fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Leuchtenbergia principis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leuchtenbergia principis 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 Leuchtenbergia principis

Leuchtenbergia principis is native to Mexico and parts of the United States.

Leuchtenbergia principis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leuchtenbergia principis?

Leuchtenbergia principis

What is the common name of Leuchtenbergia principis?

Prince's Plume Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Leuchtenbergia principis?

It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States

Species in the Leuchtenbergia genus

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,