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| genus = '''Ferocactus''' | | genus = '''Ferocactus''' | ||
| authority = Britton & Rose (1922) | | authority = Britton & Rose (1922) | ||
| notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015). Lodé treats the genus as provisionally correct while noting its polyphyletic nature. | | notes = Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015). Lodé treats the genus as provisionally correct while noting its polyphyletic nature[cite: 1032, 1033]. | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
'''Ferocactus''' includes mostly massive, globose to barrel-shaped cacti that can become elongated or cylindrical with age[cite: 1032]. | '''Ferocactus''' includes mostly massive, globose to barrel-shaped cacti that can become elongated or cylindrical with age[cite: 1032]. | ||
* '''Stems | * '''Stems''': Feature well-defined ribs and a depressed apex[cite: 1032]. Areoles often possess nectariferous glands[cite: 1032]. | ||
* '''Spines | * '''Spines''': Radial and central spines are well-differentiated[cite: 1032]. Centrals are typically very strong, sometimes hooked or ringed[cite: 1032]. | ||
* '''Flowers | * '''Flowers''': Diurnal and self-sterile, appearing around the apex[cite: 1032]. Colors include yellow, orange, red, magenta, and purple[cite: 1032]. | ||
* '''Fruits | * '''Fruits''': Globose to elongated with thick walls[cite: 1032]. They can be dry or juicy at maturity, depending on the section[cite: 1032]. | ||
* '''Seeds | * '''Seeds''': Variable in size, dark brown to black, with surface textures ranging from smooth and shiny to matt and reticulate[cite: 1032]. | ||
== Habitat == | == Habitat == | ||
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== Distribution == | == Distribution == | ||
* '''Mexico and USA | * '''Mexico and USA''': Extending from the southwestern United States through northern and central Mexico, including the islands of the Gulf of California[cite: 1034]. | ||
== Species == | == Species == | ||
Following Lodé (2015), the genus includes | Following Lodé (2015), the genus includes the following recognized species and subspecies[cite: 1033, 1034]: | ||
* [[Ferocactus acanthodes]] (syn. ''F. cylindraceus'') | * [[Ferocactus acanthodes]] (syn. ''F. cylindraceus'') [cite: 1033] | ||
* [[Ferocactus alamosanus]] | ** [[Ferocactus acanthodes subsp. eastwoodiae]] [cite: 1033] | ||
* [[Ferocactus chrysacanthus]] | * [[Ferocactus alamosanus]] [cite: 1033] | ||
* [[Ferocactus diguetii]] | ** [[Ferocactus alamosanus subsp. reppenhagenii]] [cite: 1033] | ||
* [[Ferocactus echidne]] | * [[Ferocactus chrysacanthus]] [cite: 1033] | ||
* [[Ferocactus emoryi]] | ** [[Ferocactus chrysacanthus subsp. grandiflorus]] [cite: 1033] | ||
* [[Ferocactus diguetii]] [cite: 1033] | |||
* [[Ferocactus echidne]] [cite: 1033] | |||
* [[Ferocactus emoryi]] [cite: 1033] | |||
** [[Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus]] [cite: 1033] | |||
* [[Ferocactus flavovirens]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus flavovirens]] [cite: 1034] | ||
* [[Ferocactus fordii]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus fordii]] [cite: 1034] | ||
** [[Ferocactus fordii subsp. borealis]] [cite: 1034] | |||
* [[Ferocactus glaucescens]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus glaucescens]] [cite: 1034] | ||
* [[Ferocactus gracilis]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus gracilis]] [cite: 1034] | ||
** [[Ferocactus gracilis subsp. coloratus]] [cite: 1034] | |||
** [[Ferocactus gracilis subsp. gatesii]] [cite: 1034] | |||
** [[Ferocactus gracilis subsp. tortulispinus]] [cite: 1034] | |||
* [[Ferocactus haematacanthus]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus haematacanthus]] [cite: 1034] | ||
* [[Ferocactus herrerae]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus herrerae]] [cite: 1034] | ||
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* [[Ferocactus johnstonianus]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus johnstonianus]] [cite: 1034] | ||
* [[Ferocactus latispinus]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus latispinus]] [cite: 1034] | ||
** [[Ferocactus latispinus subsp. greenwoodii]] [cite: 1034] | |||
** [[Ferocactus latispinus subsp. spiralis]] [cite: 1034] | |||
* [[Ferocactus lindsayi]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus lindsayi]] [cite: 1034] | ||
* [[Ferocactus macrodiscus]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus macrodiscus]] [cite: 1034] | ||
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* [[Ferocactus townsendianus]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus townsendianus]] [cite: 1034] | ||
* [[Ferocactus viridescens]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus viridescens]] [cite: 1034] | ||
** [[Ferocactus viridescens subsp. littoralis]] [cite: 1034] | |||
* [[Ferocactus wislizenii]] [cite: 1034] | * [[Ferocactus wislizenii]] [cite: 1034] | ||
** [[Ferocactus wislizenii subsp. ajoensis]] [cite: 1034] | |||
** [[Ferocactus wislizenii subsp. tiburonensis]] [cite: 1034] | |||
== Taxonomy Note == | == Taxonomy Note == | ||
Lodé divides the genus into two artificial sections: '''Bisnaga''' (juicy fruits, small seeds) and '''Ferocactus''' (dry fruits, larger seeds). Recent molecular work (Vázquez-Sánchez et al., 2013) suggests that ''Ferocactus'' is part of a complex clade including ''Thelocactus'' and ''Leuchtenbergia'', necessitating future revisions. | Lodé divides the genus into two artificial sections: '''Bisnaga''' (juicy fruits, small seeds) and '''Ferocactus''' (dry fruits, larger seeds)[cite: 1033]. Recent molecular work (Vázquez-Sánchez et al., 2013) suggests that ''Ferocactus'' is part of a complex clade including ''Thelocactus'' and ''Leuchtenbergia'', necessitating future revisions[cite: 1033]. | ||
[[Category:Cactaceae]] | [[Category:Cactaceae]] | ||
[[Category:Cactoideae]] | [[Category:Cactoideae]] | ||
[[Category:Cacteae]] | [[Category:Cacteae]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:04, 6 April 2026
| Ferocactus | |
|---|---|
| File:Ferocactus glaucescens.jpg | |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily | Cactoideae |
| Tribe | Cacteae |
| SubTribe | |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
| Species | |
| Notes | Taxonomy follows Joël Lodé (2015). Lodé treats the genus as provisionally correct while noting its polyphyletic nature[cite: 1032, 1033]. |
Etymology
The name is derived from the Latin ferox (fierce), referring to the formidable and robust spines characteristic of the genus[cite: 1032].
Description
Ferocactus includes mostly massive, globose to barrel-shaped cacti that can become elongated or cylindrical with age[cite: 1032].
- Stems: Feature well-defined ribs and a depressed apex[cite: 1032]. Areoles often possess nectariferous glands[cite: 1032].
- Spines: Radial and central spines are well-differentiated[cite: 1032]. Centrals are typically very strong, sometimes hooked or ringed[cite: 1032].
- Flowers: Diurnal and self-sterile, appearing around the apex[cite: 1032]. Colors include yellow, orange, red, magenta, and purple[cite: 1032].
- Fruits: Globose to elongated with thick walls[cite: 1032]. They can be dry or juicy at maturity, depending on the section[cite: 1032].
- Seeds: Variable in size, dark brown to black, with surface textures ranging from smooth and shiny to matt and reticulate[cite: 1032].
Habitat
Widespread in arid regions, growing on limestone, volcanic, or granitic soils[cite: 1034]. They are found on slopes, in canyons, and on coastal plains from sea level up to 3000 m[cite: 1034].
Distribution
- Mexico and USA: Extending from the southwestern United States through northern and central Mexico, including the islands of the Gulf of California[cite: 1034].
Species
Following Lodé (2015), the genus includes the following recognized species and subspecies[cite: 1033, 1034]:
- Ferocactus acanthodes (syn. F. cylindraceus) [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus acanthodes subsp. eastwoodiae [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus alamosanus [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus alamosanus subsp. reppenhagenii [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus chrysacanthus [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus chrysacanthus subsp. grandiflorus [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus diguetii [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus echidne [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus emoryi [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus emoryi subsp. rectispinus [cite: 1033]
- Ferocactus flavovirens [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus fordii [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus fordii subsp. borealis [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus glaucescens [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus gracilis [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus gracilis subsp. coloratus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus gracilis subsp. gatesii [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus gracilis subsp. tortulispinus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus haematacanthus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus herrerae [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus histrix [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus johnstonianus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus latispinus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus latispinus subsp. greenwoodii [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus latispinus subsp. spiralis [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus lindsayi [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus macrodiscus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus peninsulae [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus pilosus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus pottsii [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus robustus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus santa-maria [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus schwarzii [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus townsendianus [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus viridescens [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus viridescens subsp. littoralis [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus wislizenii [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus wislizenii subsp. ajoensis [cite: 1034]
- Ferocactus wislizenii subsp. tiburonensis [cite: 1034]
Taxonomy Note
Lodé divides the genus into two artificial sections: Bisnaga (juicy fruits, small seeds) and Ferocactus (dry fruits, larger seeds)[cite: 1033]. Recent molecular work (Vázquez-Sánchez et al., 2013) suggests that Ferocactus is part of a complex clade including Thelocactus and Leuchtenbergia, necessitating future revisions[cite: 1033].
