Ferocactus wislizeni var. herrerae

Endangered

CITES App. II

Ferocactus wislizeni var. herrerae

Bradleya 2: 34. 1984

Family

Cactaceae

Genus

Ferocactus

Species

Ferocactus wislizeni var. herrerae

Author

(J.G.Ortega) N.P.Taylor

Chinese genus

强刺球属

Chinese name

Primary

Ferocactus wislizeni subs. herrerae

Accepted

Ferocactus wislizeni subs. herrerae

DescriptionEdit description

Habit

Usually solitary.

Description

Ferocactus wislizeniSN|16130]]SN|16130]] subs. herrerae is a barrel shaped cactus with remarkably long hooked spines.

Flowers

Its flowers colour is always yellow with reddish midribs and brown tips.

Blooming Season

Summer and early autumn.

Spines

The number of spines varies depending on the plant maturity; 7 to 9 central spines, at least one flattened, larger; bristle-like radials.

Ribs

About 13 sharp, occasionally spiraled.

Stem

Up to 40 cm in diameter, 2 m tall.

Fruits

The fruit is fleshy, yellowish green.

Endangered

CITES App. II