Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
tepelmemensis
ID:
1421949

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.J.Davis, H.M.Hern., G.D.Starr & Gómez-Hin.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
in Phytotaxa 361: 116. 2018.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001434414

Common Names

  • Thelocactus tepelmemensis
  • Tepelmemensis Cactus
  • Tepelmemensis Barrel Cactus

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Uses & Benefits

Thelocactus tepelmemensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thelocactus tepelmemensis has yellow, funnel-shaped flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a short stem with a tuft of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thelocactus tepelmemensis is a small, solitary cactus that grows in clumps. It can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun. Water sparingly and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Thelocactus tepelmemensis

Thelocactus tepelmemensis is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Mexico and the United States. It can be found in the states of Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, and Tamaulipas in Mexico, and in the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas in the United States.

Thelocactus tepelmemensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thelocactus tepelmemensis?

Thelocactus tepelmemensis

What is the natural habitat of Thelocactus tepelmemensis?

Deserts of northern Mexico

What is the size of Thelocactus tepelmemensis?

1-2 inches in diameter

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

Héctor Manuel Hernández (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.M.Hern.' in the authors string.
Carlos Gómez-Hinostrosa (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gómez-Hin.' in the authors string.
Gregory Dirk Starr (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Starr' in the authors string.
Tristan J. Davis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.J.Davis' in the authors string.