Baker Kingcup Cactus

echinocereus bakeri

The Baker Kingcup Cactus, scientifically known as Echinocereus bakeri, is a spectacular succulent native to the arid rocky slopes of the southwestern United States. Forming dense, multi-stemmed mounds, this resilient cactus is highly celebrated for its spectacular spring display. During the blooming season, it erupts with brilliant, cup-shaped scarlet flowers that stand in sharp contrast to the harsh, dusty desert floor. These showy blooms are not just a visual treat; they act as a crucial early-season nectar source for returning hummingbirds and native bees. Adapted to thrive in nutrient-poor soils and under intense sunlight, this species showcases the incredible resourcefulness of desert flora. Gardeners and nature enthusiasts cherish the Baker Kingcup Cactus for its rugged beauty, extreme frost tolerance, and ability to thrive where few other plants can survive.

生息地: Typically found growing on rocky limestone slopes, gravelly ledges, and sandstone canyon walls in desert scrublands.

外見

This cactus grows in dense, cushion-like clumps consisting of several dozen cylindrical, pale green to bluish-green stems. Each stem stands upright, reaching up to 40 centimeters in height, and is marked by 8 to 11 pronounced ribs. These ribs are adorned with clusters of needle-like spines, with yellowish-brown central spines and paler radial spines spreading outward. In late spring, the plant produces magnificent funnelform, cup-shaped flowers that are vibrant orange-red to deep scarlet, measuring up to 8 centimeters across. The flowers feature bright green stigma lobes at their centers, surrounded by numerous pollen-dusted stamens.

界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Caryophyllales科Cactaceae属Echinocereus

Baker Kingcup Cactus

カテゴリ

植物

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Its flowers remain open both day and night for several days, unlike many other desert cacti whose blooms only last a single day.

Native Americans historically used the boiled stems of related Echinocereus species as a traditional sweet treat or for medicinal heart remedies.

The common name 'Kingcup' refers to the bright, chalice-like shape of its brilliant red flowers.

特殊能力

Utilizes Crassulacean Acid Metabolism to open its stomata only at night, significantly reducing water loss during the heat of the day.

Withstands freezing winter temperatures down to -15 degrees Celsius by actively dehydrating its cells to prevent ice crystal damage.

Forms dense, multi-headed mounds that shade their own bases and collect moisture, creating a self-sustaining microclimate.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 10-40 cm
体重: 0.5-6 kg
寿命: 20-60 年

食性と食事

As a photosynthetic plant, it synthesizes its own sugars from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, while absorbing essential minerals through its shallow root system.

主な食物

Sunlight
Carbon dioxide
Water
Soil minerals

生態系とのつながり

mutualism

Black-chinned Hummingbird

Archilochus alexandri

Pollinates the flowers while feeding on nectar.

eaten by

Desert Woodrat

Neotoma lepida

Feeds on the cactus stems and fruits, occasionally using the spiny mounds for nesting shelter.

mutualism

Halictid Bee

Lasioglossum pectoraloides

Collects pollen from the flowers, assisting in cross-pollination.

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Baker Kingcup Cactusを見分けるには？

Baker Kingcup Cactusを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Baker Kingcup Cactusの長さは何ですか？

10-40 cm

Baker Kingcup Cactusの体重は何ですか？

0.5-6 kg

Baker Kingcup Cactusの寿命は何ですか？

20-60 年

Baker Kingcup Cactusは何を食べますか？

As a photosynthetic plant, it synthesizes its own sugars from sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide, while absorbing essential minerals through its shallow root system.

Baker Kingcup Cactusは通常どこに生息していますか？

Typically found growing on rocky limestone slopes, gravelly ledges, and sandstone canyon walls in desert scrublands.