Ferocactus chrysacanthus (Orcutt) Britton & Rose

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Ferocactus

Characteristics

A barrel cactus. It grows 30 cm across and 90 cm tall. It has 13-22 ribs and many spines.
Life form perennial
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Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature width (meter) 0.5
Mature height (meter) 0.3
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Environment

It is a subtropical plant.
Light 4-8
Soil humidity 1-6
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Usage

Uses animal food food material
Edible fruits stems
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Cultivation

It can be grown by seeds.
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Images

Ferocactus chrysacanthus unspecified picture

Conservation status

Ferocactus chrysacanthus threat status: Endangered

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000686253
COL ID 3DYST
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Synonyms

Ferocactus chrysacanthus Echinocactus chrysacanthus

Lower taxons

Ferocactus chrysacanthus subsp. grandiflorus Ferocactus chrysacanthus subsp. chrysacanthus