Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
setispinus
ID:
1257206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) E.F.Anderson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 59. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256544

Common Names

  • Setispinus Cactus
  • Thelocactus setispinus
  • Setispinus Barrel Cactus

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Description

Thelocactus setispinus (also called Red-spined Thelocactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico. It grows up to 15 cm tall with a globose stem and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and is often found on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Thelocactus setispinus 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 setispinus 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 setispinus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Thelocactus setispinus

Thelocactus setispinus can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico.

Thelocactus setispinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelocactus setispinus?

Thelocactus setispinus

What is the common name of Thelocactus setispinus?

Setispinus Cactus

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Deserts

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

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Edward Frederick Anderson (1931-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Anderson' in the authors string.