Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crassipes
ID:
681403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 83: 422 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680736



Common Names

  • Escobedia crassipes
  • Thick-footed pincushion cactus
  • Thick-footed beehive cactus


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Description

Escobedia crassipes (also called Thick-footed Spinystar, among many other common names) is a small, globose cactus with a diameter of up to 4 cm. It is native to the south-western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is found in desert scrub, grassland, and oak woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Escobedia crassipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Escobedia crassipes is a white or yellowish-green corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thick, short stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Escobedia crassipes is a small, solitary cactus that grows in clumps. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It blooms in late spring and early summer, producing yellow or pink flowers.

Where to Find Escobedia crassipes

Escobedia crassipes can be found in the southwestern United States, from Texas to Arizona.

Escobedia crassipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Escobedia crassipes?

Escobedia crassipes

What is the common name of Escobedia crassipes?

Crassipes Lily

What is the natural habitat of Escobedia crassipes?

Mexico, Guatemala

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97537-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].