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Echinocereus reichenbachii (Terscheck ex Walp.) Haage f.
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Echinocereus reichenbachii is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family Cactaceae. The popular names hedgehog cactus and lace cactus refer to the appearance of the spines. Native to Mexico and Southern USA, it has been found as far north as Oklahoma, Kansas, and possibly into Colorado.[1]
Echinocereus reichenbachii is one of the smaller Echinocereus species. Under good conditions it will grow to a height of 15 cm (6 in) with a diameter of 6 cm (2 in). The purple or pink flowers bloom in late spring, reaching a width of up to 7 cm (3 in). It is cold-hardy and endures frost as long as it is kept dry. However, it can actually be seen growing naturally in some places with more than 72 cm (28 in) of rain per year, such as Lampasas County, Texas. In temperate regions it is normally cultivated under glass with heat.
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[2]
Echinocereus reichenbachii var. albertii (black lace cactus) is a federally listed endangered species of the United States. It is endemic to Texas.[3][4][5]
Subspecies
- Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. baileyi
- Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. albispinus
- Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. armatus
- Echinocereus reichenbachii subsp. fitchii
Gallery
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Echinocereus reichenbachii
Notes
- ^ FNA Distribution Map
- ^ "Echinocereus reichenbachii". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ USFWS. var. albertii Five-year Review. March 2009.
- ^ Texas Parks and Wildlife
- ^ Center for Plant Conservation
References
- Anderson, Miles (1998). The Ultimate Book of Cacti and Succulents. ISBN 1-85967-460-7. Lorenz Books.
- Mace, T & S. Cactus and Succulents. ISBN 978-1-57145-619-9.
- Preston-Mafham, R & K (1991). Cacti – The Illustrated Dictionary. ISBN 0-88192-400-8. Timber Press.
External links
- Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The University of Texas as Austin. Native plant database.
- USDA ECRER4
- Cacti Guide
- Flora of North America