Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brevihamatus
ID:
1290443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 9: 91. 1991.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289781

Common Names

  • Sclerocactus brevihamatus
  • Short-Spined Sclerocactus
  • Short-Spined Fishhook Cactus

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Description

Sclerocactus brevihamatus (also called Short-Spined Fishhook Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States. It is a small, globular cactus with short, white spines. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocactus brevihamatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sclerocactus brevihamatus sub. tobuschii (W.T.Marshall) N.P.Taylor
Sclerocactus brevihamatus sub. brevihamatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerocactus brevihamatus has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocactus brevihamatus is a cactus species native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the stems of the plant and planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be kept in a sunny location and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Sclerocactus brevihamatus

Sclerocactus brevihamatus is native to the Mexican states of Hidalgo and Querétaro and can be found in the wild in the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. It is also available from specialty nurseries and online retailers.

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 Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.