Ferocactus cylindraceus

Botanical Description

Ferocactus cylindraceus is a spiny, succulent, evergreen, barrel cactus, usually producing a single, globose to cylindrical stem that can be up to 3 metres tall and 50cm 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.. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food. It was considered an important and dependable food source by various native tribes[ 257 Title Native American Ethnobotany Publication Author Moerman. D. Publisher Timber Press. Oregon. Year 1998 ISBN 0-88192-453-9 Description Very comprehensive but terse guide to the native uses of plants. Excellent bibliography, fully referenced to each plant, giving a pathway to further information. Not for the casual reader. ]. It is grown as an ornamental. Ferocactus cylindraceus is widespread and abundant, with no evidence of directional population trend. The plant is classified as 'Least Concern' 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. ].