Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
buekii
ID:
1258286

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

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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.

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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 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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Klein (d.1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klein bis' in the authors string.