Sclerocactus wetlandicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wetlandicus
ID:
1262719
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochstätter
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 68(6): 123–125. 1989.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262057
Common Names
- Sclerocactus Wetlandicus
- Wetlandicus Sclerocactus
- Wetlandicus's Sclerocactus
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Sclerocactus wetlandicus (also called Wetland Sclerocactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerocactus wetlandicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sclerocactus wetlandicus are small and yellowish-white in color. The seeds are small, dark-brown and slightly glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sclerocactus wetlandicus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sclerocactus wetlandicus
Sclerocactus wetlandicus can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Sclerocactus wetlandicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sclerocactus wetlandicus?
Sclerocactus wetlandicus
What is the natural habitat of Sclerocactus wetlandicus?
Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia
What is the flowering season of Sclerocactus wetlandicus?
Spring to early summer
Species in the Sclerocactus genus
Sclerocactus brevispinus, Sclerocactus cloverae, Sclerocactus nyensis, Sclerocactus erectocentrus, Sclerocactus intertextus, Sclerocactus mariposensis, Sclerocactus scheeri, Sclerocactus sileri, Sclerocactus unguispinus, Sclerocactus warnockii, Sclerocactus wetlandicus, Sclerocactus glaucus, Sclerocactus mesae-verdae, Sclerocactus parviflorus, Sclerocactus polyancistrus, Sclerocactus pubispinus, Sclerocactus spinosior, Sclerocactus whipplei, Sclerocactus wrightiae, Sclerocactus blainei, Sclerocactus papyracanthus, Sclerocactus johnsonii, Sclerocactus brevihamatus,
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
Fritz Hochstätter (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochstätter' in the authors string.
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