Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
wetlandicus
ID:
1262719

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochstätter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
in Succulenta (Netherlands) 68(6): 123–125. 1989.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262057

Common Names

  • Sclerocactus Wetlandicus
  • Wetlandicus Sclerocactus
  • Wetlandicus's Sclerocactus

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Description

Sclerocactus wetlandicus (also called Wetland Sclerocactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open, rocky areas, grasslands, and sagebrush scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocactus wetlandicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sclerocactus wetlandicus are small and yellowish-white in color. The seeds are small, dark-brown and slightly glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocactus wetlandicus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Sclerocactus wetlandicus

Sclerocactus wetlandicus can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Sclerocactus wetlandicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocactus wetlandicus?

Sclerocactus wetlandicus

What is the natural habitat of Sclerocactus wetlandicus?

Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

What is the flowering season of Sclerocactus wetlandicus?

Spring to early summer

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