| Stenocactus ochoterenianus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Stenocactus |
| Species: | S. ochoterenianus |
| Binomial name | |
| Stenocactus ochoterenianus Tiegel [2] | |
| Synonyms [2] | |
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Stenocactus ochoterenianus is a species of cactus native to the deserts of Mexico.
Stenocactus ochoterenianus grows singly with depressed, spherical, bluish-green ribs and reaches a height of up to 8 cm (3.1 in) with a diameter of up to 10 cm (3.9 in). The approximately 30 narrow ribs are wavy and widened by the yellowish areoles . The four flat and wide central spines are yellow and become straw-colored with age. The upper ones are 5–6 cm (2.0–2.4 in) long and 2 mm (0.079 in) wide. The 22 or more needle-shaped radial spines are white. They are all the same length, up to 1.2 cm (0.47 in). The plant body is often obscured by the spination. [3] The flowers are pale pink or pale greenish yellow, 2.5 cm (0.98 in) long. The spherical fruits are greenish with white scales.
Stenocactus ochoterenianus is endemic to Mexico where it is found in the states of Queretaro and Guanajuato. It has also been reported in Hidalgo, Jalisco, Aguascalientes, Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí. [3]
Kroenleinia grusonii, popularly known as the golden barrel cactus, golden ball, "mother-in-law's cushion" or "mother-in-law’s chair", is a species of barrel cactus which is endemic to east-central Mexico.
Strophocactus brasiliensis is a species of cactus also known by its synonym Pseudoacanthocereus brasiliensis. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests and savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Rapicactus zaragosae, synonym Turbinicarpus zaragosae, is a species of plant in the family Cactaceae. It is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitat is hot deserts. It is threatened by habitat destruction.
Ferocactus viridescens is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae. This barrel cactus is known by several common names, including coast barrel cactus, keg cactus and San Diego barrel cactus. Most of its native range in the United States is in San Diego County, California, where it is threatened by development, agriculture, and other alterations in its habitat. It is also found in northern Baja California, Mexico.
Echinocereus fendleri is a species of cactus known by the common names pinkflower hedgehog cactus and Fendler's hedgehog cactus. It is named in honor of Augustus Fendler.
Echinocereus viridiflorus is a species of cactus known by the common names nylon hedgehog cactus, green pitaya, and small-flowered hedgehog cactus. It is native to the central and south-central United States and northern Mexico, where it can be found in varied habitat types, including desert scrub, woodlands, dry grasslands, and short-grass prairie.
Echinocereus dasyacanthus is a member of the cactus family, Cactaceae. It is one of about 2000 total species belonging to this family. The cactus is commonly known as Texas rainbow cactus because of the subtle rings or bands of contrasting colors along the stem of the plant. Not all Texas rainbow cacti have the "rainbow" coloration on their stems. Another common name is spiny hedgehog cactus.
Cochemiea conoidea, common name Texas cone cactus or Chihuahuan beehive, is a species of cactus native to southern United States to central Mexico.
Stenocactus multicostatus, the brain cactus, is a member of the cactus family native to the deserts of Mexico, and is popular in the gardening community. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Thelocactus hexaedrophorus is a species of cactus. It is endemic to Mexico.
Thelocactus rinconensis, synonyms including Thelocactus nidulans, is a species of cactus. It is endemic to north-east Mexico.
Thelocactus tulensis is a species of cactus. It is endemic to Mexico.
Thelocactus leucacanthus is a species of cactus. It is endemic to Mexico.
Ferocactus alamosanus is a species of Ferocactus from Mexico.
Ferocactus flavovirens is a species of Ferocactus from Mexico.
Ferocactus gracilis, the fire barrel cactus, is a species of Ferocactus from Northwestern Mexico. This cactus gets its common name from the striking red coloration of its defensive spines and flowers.
Polaskia chichipe is a succulent cactus native to a small area of mountains of northern Oaxaca and southern Puebla, Mexico. It grows in xerophytic shrubland between 1,600 and 2,300 meters above sea level.
Myrtillocactus cochal, the cochal or candelabra cactus, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae, native to the Baja California peninsula. Individuals can reach 3 m (10 ft), and are hardy to USDA zone 9b.
Stenocactus crispatus, formerly known as Echinofossulocactus crispatus, is a species of cactus native to the deserts of Mexico. Along with other members of the genus Stenocactus, it is also known as the "brain cactus".
Stenocactus obvallatus is a species of cactus native to the deserts of Mexico.
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