Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
lausseri
ID:
1257201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Říha & Busek

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
in Kakteen And. Sukk. 37(8): 164. 1986.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256539

Common Names

  • Thelocactus Lausseri
  • Lausser's Star Cactus
  • Lausser's Thelocactus

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Description

Thelocactus lausseri (also called Lausser's 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 lausseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thelocactus lausseri are yellow in color and have a pleasant scent. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf that is green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelocactus lausseri 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 lausseri

Thelocactus lausseri is native to Mexico.

Thelocactus lausseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelocactus lausseri?

Thelocactus lausseri

What is the common name of Thelocactus lausseri?

Lausser's Thelocactus

Where is Thelocactus lausseri 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

Jan Říha (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Říha' in the authors string.
Josef Bušek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Busek' in the authors string.