Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
brevispinus
ID:
1247261

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.D.Heil & J.M.Porter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
in Haseltonia 2: 26. 1994.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246599

Common Names

  • Sclerocactus Brevispinus
  • Short-spined Fishhook Cactus
  • Fishhook Cactus

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Description

Sclerocactus brevispinus (also called Brevispinus Sclerocactus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to the United States. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and serrated and its flowers are pink with a yellow center. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocactus brevispinus is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerocactus brevispinus has yellowish-green flowers with five petals and a short, stout style. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, stout hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocactus brevispinus is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Sclerocactus brevispinus

Sclerocactus brevispinus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Sclerocactus brevispinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocactus brevispinus?

Sclerocactus brevispinus

What are the common names of Sclerocactus brevispinus?

Short-spined Fishhook Cactus, Short-spined Fishhook Barrel Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Sclerocactus brevispinus?

It is found in the desert regions of the southwestern United States

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

James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.
Kenneth D. Heil (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Heil' in the authors string.