Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
elephantidens
ID:
623922

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lem.) Lem.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Cactées: 35. 1868.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623254



Common Names

  • Coryphantha elephantidens
  • Elephantidens Coryphantha
  • Elephantidens Cottonwood


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Synonyms

  • Mammillaria cornimamma N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Cactus elephantidens (Lem.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cactus recurvispinus (de Vriese) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cactus sulcolanatus (Lem.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Coryphantha elephantidens barciae L.Bremer [unknown]
  • Coryphantha garessii L.Bremer [unknown]
  • Coryphantha recurvispina (de Vriese) L.Bremer [unknown]
  • Coryphantha sulcolanata (Lem.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus elephantidens (Lem.) Poselg. [unknown]
  • Echinocactus sulcolanatus (Lem.) Poselg. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria recurvispina de Vriese [unknown]
  • Coryphantha elephantidens elephantidens [valid]
  • Mammillaria sulcolanata Lem. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria elephantidens Lem. [unknown]
  • Mammillaria elephantidens bumamma K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Coryphantha elephantidens (also called Elephant-Toothed Coryphantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the cactus family, Cactaceae. It is native to Mexico. It typically grows in dry forests, scrub, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Coryphantha elephantidens is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coryphantha elephantidens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have short, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coryphantha elephantidens is a slow-growing, solitary cactus that can reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Offsets can be removed in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Coryphantha elephantidens

Coryphantha elephantidens is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, and Zacatecas.

Coryphantha elephantidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coryphantha elephantidens?

Coryphantha elephantidens

What are the common names of Coryphantha elephantidens?

Elephantidens pincushion cactus

What is the natural habitat of Coryphantha elephantidens?

Deserts and scrublands of northern Mexico

Species in the Cactaceae family

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