Mammillaria bocasana
| Mammillaria bocasana | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Cactaceae |
| Subfamily: | Cactoideae |
| Genus: | Mammillaria |
| Species: | M. bocasana
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| Binomial name | |
| Mammillaria bocasana Poselg., 1853
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Mammillaria bocasana is a species of cactus in the subfamily Cactoideae. It is often sold as a "powder puff" cactus,[2] and also as a "Powder Puff Pincushion."[3] The plant is protected from collecting in the wild in Mexico.[1]
Habitat[edit]
In its natural habitat of Northern central Mexico, it is found between 1650–2300 meters above sea level.[3] It grows on canyon walls, in volcanic rock and in semi-desert environs, often under bushes of native plants.[3] It has been listed as "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species since 2009.[1]
Description[edit]
Mammillaria bocasana is hemispherical in shape. It has "white, hair-like spines" that cover up its radial and hooked central spines.[2] During the spring and summer, it bears several cream-colored flowers.[4] Later it bears a red cylindrical fruit that contains reddish-brown seeds which display partially lateral hilum.[5] Its form can be variable, with many different varieties or subspecies.[3]
Cultivation[edit]
Mammillaria bocasana can be propagated from seed.[2] As it grows, it offsets, creating large mounds.[4] This cactus is prone to rot and can tolerate temperatures of -7 degrees Celsius (20 degrees Fahrenheit) for short amounts of time.[2] It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Fitz Maurice, B.; Fitz Maurice, W.A. (2017). "Mammillaria bocasana". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T152492A121537161. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T152492A121537161.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d Anderson, Miles (2008). The Complete Illustrated Guide to Growing Cacti & Succulents. London: Lorentz Books. p. 84. ISBN 9780754818427.
- ^ a b c d "Mammillaria bocasana Poselg". Encyclopedia of Cacti. Encyclopedia of Living forms. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ a b Hewitt, Terry (2013). Cacti. London: Anness Publishing Limited. p. 32. ISBN 9781780192840.
- ^ "Mammillaria bocasana ssp bocasana". Mammillarias.net. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ "Mammillaria bocasana". www.rhs.org. Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 3 January 2021.