Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hastifer
ID:
1257196

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Werderm. & Boed.) F.M.Knuth

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 360. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256534

Common Names

  • Thelocactus Hastifer
  • Spear-Bearing Star Cactus
  • Spear-Bearing Thelocactus

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Description

Thelocactus hastifer (also called Spear-bearing Pincushion Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Chihuahuan Desert in Mexico. It is a globose cactus with short spines and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky hills and mountains at elevations of up to 2,000 m (6,500 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Thelocactus hastifer is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thelocactus hastifer is yellow and funnel-shaped with a greenish center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelocactus hastifer is a small, solitary cactus with a globular body and a short, cylindrical stem. It is native to the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from offsets. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).

Where to Find Thelocactus hastifer

Thelocactus hastifer is native to Mexico.

Thelocactus hastifer FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelocactus hastifer?

Thelocactus hastifer

What is the common name of Thelocactus hastifer?

Spear-bearing Thelocactus

Where is Thelocactus hastifer native to?

Northern Mexico

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

Erich Werdermann (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Werderm.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Bödeker (1867-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boed.' in the authors string.
Frederik Marcus Knuth (1904-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Knuth' in the authors string.