The species name is derived from the latin latus broad, and spinus spine. This name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ferocactus family cactaceae. Another with a flattened, red, central spine is ferocactus recurvus devils. Oct 29, 2019 mammillaria pectinifera pdf posted on october 29, 2019 by admin mammillaria pectinifera mammillaria pectinifera in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. The international cactaceae systematics group icsg lists in the 2001 book, the cactus family by anderson, that ferocactus acanthodes to be a synonym of ferocactus cylindraceus.
Ferocactus is a genus that has long been a major stereotype for the entire cactus family. Ferocactus e um genero vegetal da familia cactaceae sinonimia. These spines are short, slightly curved, and yellowish. Ferocactus recurvus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. A manual for the identification of plants cultivated in europe, both outofdoors. Abstract mexico has one of the highest diversities of barrel cacti species worldwide. Pdf stem and wood allometric relationships in cacteae. Ferocactus latispinus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Herein, the pollination effectiveness of all visitors to two species of barrel cactus.
Its systematic value article pdf available in journal of the torrey botanical society 1414 october 2014 with 496 reads how we measure reads. There are 4 large central spines, the lowest of the four being wider than the other three. Originally described as cactus latispinus in 1824 by english naturalist adrian hardy haworth, it gained its current name in 1922 with the erection of the genus ferocactus by american botanists britton and rose. Closely related and often confused with ferocactus latispinus. Bolstered by errant folklore, the ferocactus has been nicknamed the travelers friend. The body is comprised of 14 to 23 ribs and the large areoles are grey to black in colour. The young spines have a great looking red description. L48 a cylindrical cactus, candy barrel cactus or fishhook barrel cactus sometimes reaches 10 ft. This is due to the belief that these living barrels are reservoirs of fresh drinking water in the hot arid. Solitary, 12 inches tall 30 cm, 12 inches in diameter 30 cm watering needs. On apr 19, 2005, xenomorf from phoenix, az zone 9b wrote.
Ferocactus species, california barrel cactus, compass barrel. Plant biology is now inviting submissions for an upcoming special issue. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. Cacti of the month april, 2006 ferocactus latispinus. The following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. Regulatory hubs in plant stress adaptation potential title. Their imposing barrel shape can be seen in paintings and other forms of desert art, cartoons, and movies. A robust grower with clumpsclusters reaching over three feet high and 16 feet wide.
Gorgeous specimen of ferocactus latispinus or devils tongue barrel or crows claw from mexico coahuila, nuevo leon globular cactus, grows as large as 10 to 16 inches in diameter 25 to 40 cm. Ferocactus species, barrel cactus ferocactus robustus. On apr 11, 2004, palmbob from acton, ca zone 8b wrote. It is a perennial stem succulent, which normally remains a solitary. The body of this cactus is globular, or barrel shaped and averages between 10 to 15in. Ferocactus species, california barrel cactus, compass. Ferocactus genus of nearly globular cacti of mexico and southwestern united states. This species usually flowers only if the weather is warm and sunny need a fair amount of bright sunlight to form it blooms very early, many young plants will bloom when they. Plants are singular, globeshaped or cylindrical, up to 5 1. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in.
This is a genus with spines, and in some varieties the spines themselves. Temperature fluctuations did not produce significant effects on. Ferocactus latispinus, lengua del demonio ferocactus latispinus. Closely related and often confused with ferocactus recurvus. Oct 12, 2018 a subspecies, ferocactus gracilis ssp. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966. One of the barrel cacti studied ferocactus recurvus only reached full germination at 25 c. Published on behalf of the german society for plant sciences and the royal botanical society of the netherlands. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Ferocactus latispinus, lengua del demonio ferocactus. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. They do flower, and again flower colour varies from pale yellows through to reds.
Borg is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ferocactus family cactaceae. Ferocactus robustus jigsaw puzzle, 48 piece classic. One of the barrel cacti studied ferocactus recurvus only reached full germination at. This species is depressed globular, often bisquit shaped and has about 21 ribs. A manual for the identification of plants cultivated in europe, both outofdoors and. All the information and photos in cactus art file are now available also in the new the enciclopedia of cacti.
Various other barrel cacti include members of the genera astrophytum, echinopsis, neolloydia, sclerocactus, and thelocactus. The plant is shipped in its pot to prevent any damage to the roots. This species has only stout spines and none of the bristles common to most other ferocactus species. A phylogenetic study of ferocactus britton and rose cactaceae. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. With little accompanying vegetation of any size they stand out on the hillsides, particularly after a shower of rain, which lights up the red colouring.
Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ferocactus species, barrel cactus ferocactus robustus supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Ferocactus latispinus is a species of barrel cactus native to mexico. We hope you find this new site informative and useful. The plants database includes the following 6 species of ferocactus. Ferocactus synonyms, ferocactus pronunciation, ferocactus translation, english dictionary definition of ferocactus. This species is globular to short cylindric and has about ribs, f. This is due to the belief that these living barrels are. Ferocactus wislizeni lady bird johnson wildflower center. This plant comes in a 2 34 inch potyou will receive a ver. Click on the pictures for full plant details and prices. Also it is described as quite slowgrowing, which also fits, so i will stop here for now.
The range of this species is south of that of the standard ferocactus latispinus. Select from img where ready1 and genre plant and taxon ferocactus gracilis order by taxon click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement. For more multimedia, look at ferocactus latispinus on wikimedia commons. Echinocactus spiralis, ferocactus recurvus, ferocactus recurvus. A cactus that is mainly known for the barrel shaped species, ferocactus also include other forms.