Echinocereus reichenbachii
Reichenbach's Hedgehog Cactus, Black Lace Cactus
Other regional names: Classen's Cactus +3 more
- Classen's Cactus
- Lace Cactus
- Merry Widow Cactus
- Purple Candle Cactus
Also known as: Cereus pectinatus var. armatus Poselg. ex Engelm., 1853 +6 more
- Cereus pectinatus var. armatus Poselg. ex Engelm., 1853
- Cereus pectiniferus Labour.
- Echinocactus reichenbachii Terscheck ex Walp.
- Echinocereus caespitosus var. minor (Engelm.) D.Weniger
- Echinocereus melanocentrus Graessn.
- Echinocereus pectinatus var. armatus Poselg.
- Echinocereus reichenbachii var. reichenbachii
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cactaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a succulent subshrub.
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Echinocereus reichenbachii (commonly known as Reichenbach's Hedgehog Cactus or Black Lace Cactus) is a shrubby cactus belonging to the Cactaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Cactus
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colorado, Kansas, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms