Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
leucacanthus
ID:
1257202

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zucc. ex Pfeiff.) Britton & Rose

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 4: 8–9, f. 7. 1923.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256540

Common Names

  • Thelocactus Leucacanthus
  • White-Spined Star Cactus
  • White-Spined Thelocactus

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Description

Thelocactus leucacanthus (also called White-spined 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 white 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 leucacanthus 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 leucacanthus 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 leucacanthus 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 leucacanthus

Thelocactus leucacanthus can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the United States.

Thelocactus leucacanthus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelocactus leucacanthus?

Thelocactus leucacanthus

What is the common name of Thelocactus leucacanthus?

White-spined Thelocactus

Where is Thelocactus leucacanthus 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

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.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.