Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
macdowellii
ID:
1257203

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rebut ex Quehl) W.T.Marshall

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
in Cact. J. (London) 9: 28. 1947.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256541

Common Names

  • Thelocactus Macdowellii
  • MacDowell's Star Cactus
  • MacDowell's Thelocactus

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Description

Thelocactus macdowellii (also called Macdowell'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 macdowellii 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 macdowellii 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 macdowellii 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 macdowellii

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

Thelocactus macdowellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelocactus macdowellii?

Thelocactus macdowellii

What is the common name of Thelocactus macdowellii?

Macdowell's Thelocactus

Where is Thelocactus macdowellii 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

William Taylor Marshall (1886-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Marshall' in the authors string.
Leopold Quehl (1849-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quehl' in the authors string.
Pierre Rebut (1827-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rebut' in the authors string.