Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poselg.) Britton & Rose
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Cactaceae 4: 7, f. 4. 1923.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256542
Common Names
- Rincon Cactus
- Thelocactus rinconensis
- Rincon Barrel Cactus
Description
Thelocactus rinconensis (also called Rincon Mountain 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 1,500 m (4,900 ft).
Uses & Benefits
Thelocactus rinconensis 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 rinconensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thelocactus rinconensis 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 rinconensis
Thelocactus rinconensis can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico.
Thelocactus rinconensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thelocactus rinconensis?
Thelocactus rinconensis
What is the common name of Thelocactus rinconensis?
Rincon Cactus
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Deserts
Species in the Thelocactus genus
Thelocactus mirandus,
Thelocactus hexaedrophorus,
Thelocactus conothelos,
Thelocactus hastifer,
Thelocactus lausseri,
Thelocactus leucacanthus,
Thelocactus macdowellii,
Thelocactus rinconensis,
Thelocactus setispinus,
Thelocactus tulensis,
Thelocactus buekii,
Thelocactus multicephalus,
Thelocactus bicolor,
Thelocactus tepelmemensis,
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,