Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hexaedrophorus
ID:
1235353

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
in Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 49: 251. 1922.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234691

Common Names

  • Hexaedrophorus Thelocactus
  • Hexaedrophorus Star Cactus
  • Hexaedrophorus Fairy Castle Cactus

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Description

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus (also called Hexaedrophorus Thelocactus, among many other common names) is a cactus native to Mexico. It has a spherical shape and is covered in short, spiny bristles. It grows in dry, rocky areas in the desert.

Uses & Benefits

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves used to treat sore throats and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Thelocactus hexaedrophorus flower is a bright yellow color and has a tubular shape with five lobes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus is a hardy, drought-tolerant cactus that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Thelocactus hexaedrophorus

Thelocactus hexaedrophorus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

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.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.