Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klein bis) Britton & Rose
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 4: 8. 1923.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257624
Common Names
- Thelocactus buekii
- Bueki's Thelocactus
- Bueki's Cactus
Description
Thelocactus buekii (also called Thelocactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It has a globose to cylindrical shape with tubercles and radial spines. It is found in the Chihuahuan Desert and other desert regions of Mexico.
Uses & Benefits
Thelocactus buekii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thelocactus buekii has small, yellow-green flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelocactus buekii is a slow-growing, evergreen cactus that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing in the spring or summer. The seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The seeds should be kept moist until they have germinated.
Where to Find Thelocactus buekii
Thelocactus buekii is native to Mexico.
Thelocactus buekii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelocactus buekii?
Thelocactus buekii
What is the common name of Thelocactus buekii?
Buek's thelocactus
What type of plant is Thelocactus buekii?
Cactus
Species in the Thelocactus genus
Thelocactus mirandus,
Thelocactus hexaedrophorus,
Thelocactus conothelos,
Thelocactus hastifer,
Thelocactus lausseri,
Thelocactus leucacanthus,
Thelocactus macdowellii,
Thelocactus rinconensis,
Thelocactus setispinus,
Thelocactus tulensis,
Thelocactus buekii,
Thelocactus multicephalus,
Thelocactus bicolor,
Thelocactus tepelmemensis,
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
Klein (d.1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klein bis' in the authors string.