glaucous barrel cactus
Ferocactus glaucescens · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
glaucous barrel cactus, scientifically known as Ferocactus glaucescens, is a remarkable succulent prized for its therapeutic potential. Characterized by its waxy, blue-grey skin, this resilient plant contains unique bioactive compounds. Traditionally used to treat skin ailments and digestive issues, it remains a subject of significant botanical and medicinal interest.
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Glaucous Barrel Cactus
- Scientific synonyms
- Malacocarpus Mammillarioides · Echinofossulocactus Pfeifferi · 10 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- glaucous barrel cactus
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Ferocactus glaucescensSynonyms
- Malacocarpus mammillarioides
- Echinofossulocactus pfeifferi
- Echinocactus theiacanthus
- Echinocactus theionacanthus
- Echinocactus glaucescens
- Echinocactus mammillarioides
- Echinocactus pfeifferi
- Neoporteria mammillarioides
- Parrycactus glaucescens
- Echinocactus dietrichianus
- Neoporteria subgibbosa var. mammillarioides
- Pyrrhocactus mammillarioides
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Ferocactus pfeifferi
- Echinocactus glaucescens
- Echinofossulocactus pfeifferi
- Echinocactus mammillarioides
- Echinocactus pfeifferi
- Echinocactus dietrichianus
- Echinocactus theionacanthus
- Parrycactus glaucescens
- Bisnaga glaucescens
- Malacocarpus mammillarioides
- Echinocactus theiacanthus
- Biznaga barril azul
German:
- Echinocactus glaucescens
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales, it is a member of the family Cactaceae. Its specific taxonomic designation falls under the genus Ferocactus, identifying it as Ferocactus glaucescens.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Genus | Ferocactus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range within the country of Mexico. Its presence is documented across the northeastern regions of the nation. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the area surrounding the Gulf of Mexico. These locations define the primary geographical distribution for Ferocactus glaucescens. Understanding these habitats is essential for studying its natural environment.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Mexico | Mexico Northeast |
| Mexico | Mexico Gulf |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Ferocactus glaucescens has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Populnin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Populnin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Journal of chromatographic science
Populnin
- Journal of chromatographic science