1,022 observationsVulnerable
Ferocactus herrerae
Ferocactus herrerae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae āŗPhylum: Tracheophyta āŗClass: Magnoliopsida āŗOrder: Caryophyllales āŗFamily: Cactaceae āŗGenus: Ferocactus
About
Ferocactus herrerae, commonly known as the twisted barrel cactus, Herrera's barrel cactus, or the biznaga (in Classical Nahuatl), is a species of viviparous barrel cactus in the genus Ferocactus of the family Cactaceae that is native to southwestern Sonora to the northwestern coastline of Sinaloa in western Mexico. It was described by Mexican botanist, JesĆŗs GonzĆ”lez Ortega in 1927. Its common name refers to its twisted, barrel cactus shape habit, with long, hooked, or barbed spines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ferocactus herrerae is Ferocactus herrerae.
- The Ferocactus herrerae has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Ferocactus herrerae belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Ferocactus herrerae belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Ferocactus herrerae belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Ferocactus herrerae belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
- Ferocactus herrerae belongs to the family Cactaceae.
- Ferocactus herrerae belongs to the genus Ferocactus.