Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
nyensis
ID:
1247270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochstätter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 71(6): 253–255. 1992.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246608



Common Names

  • Sclerocactus Nyensis
  • New York Fishhook Cactus
  • New York Cactus


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Description

Sclerocactus nyensis (also called New York Sclerocactus, among many other common names) is a perennial cactus native to the United States. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are ovate and serrated and its flowers are pink with a yellow center. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocactus nyensis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sclerocactus nyensis has yellowish-green flowers with five petals and a short, stout style. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, stout hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocactus nyensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Sclerocactus nyensis

Sclerocactus nyensis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Sclerocactus nyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocactus nyensis?

Sclerocactus nyensis

What is the common name of Sclerocactus nyensis?

New York Sclerocactus

What is the natural habitat of Sclerocactus nyensis?

Sclerocactus nyensis is native to Mexico, where it is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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