2,506 observationsLeast Concern
Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus
Ferocactus latispinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Ferocactus
About
Ferocactus latispinus is a species of barrel cactus native to Mexico. Originally described as Cactus latispinus in 1824 by English naturalist Adrian Hardy Haworth, it gained its current name in 1922 with the erection of the genus Ferocactus by American botanists Britton and Rose. The species name is derived from the Latin latus "broad", and spinus "spine". Ferocactus recurvus is a former name for the species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus is Ferocactus latispinus.
- The Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus belongs to the family Cactaceae.
- Devil's Tongue Barrel Cactus belongs to the genus Ferocactus.