Ferocactus peninsulae (F.A.C.Weber) Britton & Rose

Species

Angiosperms > Caryophyllales > Cactaceae > Ferocactus

Characteristics

A large ribbed barrel cactus. It can grow 2.5 m tall. It has 12-20 ribs. The fruit are round and yellow and 2.5-3.5 cm long.
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) 1.4
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Environment

It is a subtropical plant. In Mexico it grows up to 450 m above sea level.
Light 4-8
Soil humidity 1-6
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Usage

Uses animal food environmental use food material
Edible fruits seeds stems
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Images

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Conservation status

Ferocactus peninsulae threat status: Least Concern

Identifiers

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WFO ID wfo-0000686327
COL ID 6HQWS
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Synonyms

Echinocactus peninsulae Echinocactus peninsulae Ferocactus peninsulae Ferocactus horridus Ferocactus peninsulae var. peninsulae