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Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus

Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Cactaceae ›Genus: Echinofossulocactus

About

Stenocactus pentacanthus (Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus) is a cactus native to Central Mexico. It can grow to 8 cm (3 ¼ inches) in diameter. The plant is greyish-green in colour with 30 to 40 wavy-edge ribs with few areoles. Its flowering period is normally during spring. These flowers can grow to 2 cm (3.4 inches) long. The flowers are whitish with a pale purple mid-stripe. They enjoy full sun and need a minimum temperature of 10 °C (50 °F).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus?
The scientific name of Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus is Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus.
What kingdom does Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belong to?
Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belong to?
Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belong to?
Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belong to?
Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belong to?
Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belongs to the family Cactaceae.
What genus does Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belong to?
Echinofossulocactus pentacanthus belongs to the genus Echinofossulocactus.