Ferocactus robustus

Botanical Description

Ferocactus robustus is a spiny, succulent, evergreen, barrel cactus, producing large clusters of globose to club-shaped stems; individual stems are around 8 - 16cm in diameter, clumps are up to 100cm tall and 5 metres in diameter[ 1987 Title The Cactus Family Publication Author Anderson E.F. Publisher Timber Press; Portland, Oregon Year 2001 ISBN 0-88192-498-9 Description An excellent work, giving botanical descriptions of virtually all the cacti, together with their range (but not their habitats) and sometimes also a photo. it also contains a long chapter detailing the many uses of cacti and another on cultivation.. ]. It is used as an ornamental plant and for food. Individuals are extracted from the wild for these purposes, but this is not thought to be a major threat[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ]. Ferocactus robustus has a narrow distribution, is found in less than ten locations, is not common even in areas in which it does occur, and is experiencing ongoing decline as a consequence of habitat loss. The plant is classified as 'Vulnerable' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2017)[ 338 Title IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Publication Author Website http://www.iucnredlist.org/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description A list of plants under threat and facing possible extinction, usually with brief details of the threats and information on habitat. ].