Click on the pictures for full plant details and prices. Clumping small barrel cactus, 8 inches in diameter watering needs. Bolstered by errant folklore, the ferocactus has been nicknamed the travelers friend. Information and translations of ferocactus in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Abstract mexico has one of the highest diversities of barrel cacti species worldwide. Our research aimed to characterise its floral and pollination biology. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes.
Ferocactus fruits as indicated in the classification above the fruil forms an easily observed basis for dividing the genus into the two sections. Unlimited viewing of the articlechapter pdf and any associated supplements and figures. A phylogenetic study of ferocactus britton and rose cactaceae. Ferocactus latispinus is a species of barrel cactus native to mexico. This dissertation describes a phylogenetic study of the genus ferocactus britton and.
Ferocactus recurvus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. One of the barrel cacti studied ferocactus recurvus only reached full germination at. The range of this species is south of that of the standard ferocactus latispinus. The plant has a medium green body color with about 2040 or more ribs and is moderately covered by light yellow to yellowbrown spines. Ferocactus latispinus is a modestsized barrel cactus and probably the bestknown of the ferocacti, and if you want only one from this group, this is the one to choose. Taxonomie des cactaceae cactusaventures international. The species name is derived from the latin latus broad, and spinus spine. 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. Interactions between cactusspecialist bees and their. It is armed with big spines and a waxy cuticle against both vertebrate and insect. Request pdf reproductive biology of ferocactus recurvus mill. Ferocactus genus of nearly globular cacti of mexico and southwestern united states. This species is depressed globular, often bisquit shaped and has about 21 ribs.
Cactoideae by jorge hugo cotasanchez a dissertation submitted to the graduate faculty in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy major. This is due to the belief that these living barrels are reservoirs of fresh drinking water in the. It is a perennial stem succulent, which normally remains a solitary. On feb 24, 2004, palmbob from acton, ca zone 8b wrote. Ferocactus latispinus is a beautiful members of the genus ferocactus and is commonly called barrel cactus, it is fairly popular in cultivation because it blooms very early. A free pdf archive of this work is available and may be downloaded at cactus. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. A phylogenetic study of ferocactus britton and rose. Ferocactus robustus jigsaw puzzle, 48 piece classic. Closely related and often confused with ferocactus recurvus. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. 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. Ferocactus recurvus is a rejected name for ferocactus latispinus subsp. Temperature fluctuations did not produce significant effects on.
Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ferocactus ferocactus haematacanthus supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden. Their imposing barrel shape can be seen in paintings and other forms of desert art, cartoons, and movies. Ferocactus, meaning fierce or wild cactus, are always cylindrical or barrel shaped and are usually among the largest cacti of the north american deserts. 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. Three subspecies are recognized, the nominate form and subsp. We hope you find this new site informative and useful.
This species is globular to short cylindric and has about ribs, f. Ferocactus synonyms, ferocactus pronunciation, ferocactus translation, english dictionary definition of ferocactus. In section ferocactus the ripe fruil is yellow, rarely pink, with a thick fleshy wall but dry interior, the seeds usually escaping through a small hole at the base of the fruit. The young spines have a great looking red description. Various other barrel cacti include members of the genera astrophytum, echinopsis, neolloydia, sclerocactus, and thelocactus. One of the barrel cacti studied ferocactus recurvus only reached full germination at 25 c. For more multimedia, look at ferocactus recurvus on wikimedia commons. Cacti of the month april, 2006 ferocactus latispinus. Ferocactus latispinus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Pdf effect of gibberellic acid on germination of seeds.
It grows in clusters that with age become fabulous mounds. Solitary, 12 inches tall 30 cm, 12 inches in diameter 30 cm watering needs. All members of this genus have prominent ribs and are fiercely armed with heavy spines. Barrel cactus, biznaga latin ferus, fierce or wild, referring to the horrid spines, and cactus, the genus from which this segregate was removed. Ferocactus is a genus that has long been a major stereotype for the entire cactus family. Its systematic value article pdf available in journal of the torrey botanical society 1414 october 2014 with 496 reads. Ferocactus robustus in the boycethompson arboretum greenhouse. Genus ferocactus definition of genus ferocactus by the. Parfitt plants erect or leaning, unbranched rarely branched after apical injury or sparingly branched from base with. In some species, one or more central spines are curved like a fishhook, accounting for the. Select from img where ready1 and genre plant and taxon ferocactus gracilis order by taxon click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement. The body is comprised of 14 to 23 ribs and the large areoles are grey to black in colour.
Ferocactus definition of ferocactus by the free dictionary. Ferocactus histrix is an awesome solitary plant that can grow to about about 3640 inches tall by 2030 inches in diameter. Closely related and often confused with ferocactus latispinus. With few areoles and its smooth, shiny green color this barrel appears very robust. Effect of gibberellic acid on germination of seeds of five species of cacti from the chihuahuan desert, northern mexico. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Attractive blueskinned suckering barrel cactus with straight white spines and yellow flowers. The body of this cactus is globular, or barrel shaped and averages between 10 to 15in. A bit frost tender but does ok in so cal and phoenix. Download fulltext pdf ferocactus cactaceae epidermis. All the information and photos in cactus art file are now available also in the new the enciclopedia of cacti.
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