We hope you find this new site informative and useful. In some species, one or more central spines are curved like a fishhook, accounting for the. 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. This species is globular to short cylindric and has about ribs, f. Download fulltext pdf ferocactus cactaceae epidermis. Clumping small barrel cactus, 8 inches in diameter watering needs. Ferocactus recurvus is a rejected name for ferocactus latispinus subsp. 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. Three subspecies are recognized, the nominate form and subsp. Ferocactus definition of ferocactus by the free dictionary. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about ferocactus ferocactus haematacanthus supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at daves garden.
Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. This dissertation describes a phylogenetic study of the genus ferocactus britton and. A phylogenetic study of ferocactus britton and rose cactaceae. All the information and photos in cactus art file are now available also in the new the enciclopedia of cacti.
Their imposing barrel shape can be seen in paintings and other forms of desert art, cartoons, and movies. Select from img where ready1 and genre plant and taxon ferocactus gracilis order by taxon click on the thumbnail to see an enlargement. Temperature fluctuations did not produce significant effects on. 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. The body is comprised of 14 to 23 ribs and the large areoles are grey to black in colour. Our research aimed to characterise its floral and pollination biology.
Ferocactus synonyms, ferocactus pronunciation, ferocactus translation, english dictionary definition of ferocactus. Request pdf reproductive biology of ferocactus recurvus mill. 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. Interactions between cactusspecialist bees and their. Ferocactus genus of nearly globular cacti of mexico and southwestern united states. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes.
One of the barrel cacti studied ferocactus recurvus only reached full germination at 25 c. Resolving the controversy over the prevalence of generalization in. Borg is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus ferocactus family cactaceae. The range of this species is south of that of the standard ferocactus latispinus. 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. Taxonomie des cactaceae cactusaventures international. Ferocactus, meaning fierce or wild cactus, are always cylindrical or barrel shaped and are usually among the largest cacti of the north american deserts. Ferocactus recurvus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Click on the pictures for full plant details and prices. Cacti of the month april, 2006 ferocactus latispinus. With few areoles and its smooth, shiny green color this barrel appears very robust.
For more multimedia, look at ferocactus recurvus on wikimedia commons. Closely related and often confused with ferocactus recurvus. On feb 24, 2004, palmbob from acton, ca zone 8b wrote. A phylogenetic study of ferocactus britton and rose. Published on behalf of the german society for plant sciences and the royal botanical society of the netherlands. A free pdf archive of this work is available and may be downloaded at cactus. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions.
Solitary, 12 inches tall 30 cm, 12 inches in diameter 30 cm watering needs. There are 4 large central spines, the lowest of the four being wider than the other three. Abstract mexico has one of the highest diversities of barrel cacti species worldwide. Ferocactus is a genus that has long been a major stereotype for the entire cactus family. 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. Unlimited viewing of the articlechapter pdf and any associated supplements and figures. 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. Barrel cactus, biznaga latin ferus, fierce or wild, referring to the horrid spines, and cactus, the genus from which this segregate was removed. Ferocactus hardcover january 1, 2005 by john pilbeam author, derek bowdery author 5. It is a perennial stem succulent, which normally remains a.
Ferocactus robustus in the boycethompson arboretum greenhouse. It is armed with big spines and a waxy cuticle against both vertebrate and insect. 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 robustus jigsaw puzzle, 48 piece classic. A bit frost tender but does ok in so cal and phoenix. One of the barrel cacti studied ferocactus recurvus only reached full germination at. It grows in clusters that with age become fabulous mounds. Ferocactus fruits as indicated in the classification above the fruil forms an easily observed basis for dividing the genus into the two sections. The young spines have a great looking red description. All members of this genus have prominent ribs and are fiercely armed with heavy spines. Bolstered by errant folklore, the ferocactus has been nicknamed the travelers friend. Parfitt plants erect or leaning, unbranched rarely branched after apical injury or sparingly branched from base with. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Effect of gibberellic acid on germination of seeds of five species of cacti from the chihuahuan desert, northern mexico.
This is due to the belief that these living barrels are reservoirs of fresh drinking water in the. Ferocactus latispinus, lengua del demonio ferocactus. 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. 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. Its systematic value article pdf available in journal of the torrey botanical society 1414 october 2014 with 496 reads.
Ferocactus histrix is an awesome solitary plant that can grow to about about 3640 inches tall by 2030 inches in diameter. Pdf effect of gibberellic acid on germination of seeds. Ferocactus latispinus is a species of barrel cactus native to mexico. This species is depressed globular, often bisquit shaped and has about 21 ribs. Closely related and often confused with ferocactus latispinus.
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