Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
johnsonii
ID:
1290337

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parry ex Engelm.) N.P.Taylor

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 5: 94. 1987.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001289675

Common Names

  • Sclerocactus johnsonii
  • Johnsonii Sclerocactus
  • Johnsonii Johnson's Fishhook Cactus

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Description

Sclerocactus johnsonii (also called Johnson's fishhook cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the United States. It is a globose cactus, with a diameter of up to 10 cm, and up to 15 cm tall. It has a woolly apex, and its spines are yellowish-brown in color. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocactus johnsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sclerocactus johnsonii sub. acunensis (W.T.Marshall) M.A.Baker & J.M.Porter
Sclerocactus johnsonii sub. johnsonii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sclerocactus johnsonii is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Where to Find Sclerocactus johnsonii

Sclerocactus johnsonii is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

Sclerocactus johnsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocactus johnsonii?

Sclerocactus johnsonii

What is the natural habitat of Sclerocactus johnsonii?

It is native to the dry forests of the United States

What is the size of Sclerocactus johnsonii?

It is a small cactus, usually reaching a height of up to 10 cm

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Charles Christopher Parry (1823-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parry' in the authors string.
George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Nigel Paul Taylor (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Taylor' in the authors string.