Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
blainei
ID:
1288060

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Welsh & K.H.Thorne

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
in Great Basin Naturalist 45(3): 553–555, f. 1. 1985.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287398

Common Names

  • Blaine's Sclerocactus
  • Sclerocactus Blainei
  • Blaine's Fishhook Cactus

Searching for Sclerocactus blainei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Sclerocactus blainei (also called Blaine's Fishhook Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Peru and Bolivia. It is a low-growing cactus with white spines, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry areas, such as rocky slopes and desert scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocactus blainei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in rock gardens, as a border plant, and as a potted plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used in green roofs and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sclerocactus blainei is white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.

Searching for Sclerocactus blainei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocactus blainei is a small, globular cactus native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cut a stem from the parent plant and let it dry for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it is established.

Where to Find Sclerocactus blainei

Sclerocactus blainei can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Sclerocactus blainei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocactus blainei?

Sclerocactus blainei

What is the common name of Sclerocactus blainei?

Blaine's Fishhook Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Sclerocactus blainei?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Chihuahuan Desert

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

Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Kaye Hugie Thorne (1939-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.H.Thorne' in the authors string.