Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
magnifica
ID:
398549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1920: 132 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397881

Common Names

  • Brassaiopsis magnifica
  • Magnificent Brassaiopsis
  • Magnificent False Aralia

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Description

Brassaiopsis magnifica (also called Magnificent spine cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It is a shrubby cactus with many thin, cylindrical stems that grow in a fan-like shape. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Brassaiopsis magnifica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassaiopsis magnifica has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brassaiopsis magnifica is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light potting mix.

Where to Find Brassaiopsis magnifica

Brassaiopsis magnifica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Brassaiopsis magnifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis magnifica?

Brassaiopsis magnifica

What is the common name of Brassaiopsis magnifica?

Magnificent Banyan

What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis magnifica?

It is found in the tropical forests of China

Species in the Brassaiopsis genus

Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi, Brassaiopsis aculeata, Brassaiopsis andamanica, Brassaiopsis angustifolia, Brassaiopsis calcarea, Brassaiopsis castaneifolia, Brassaiopsis chengkangensis, Brassaiopsis ciliata, Brassaiopsis dumicola, Brassaiopsis elegans, Brassaiopsis ferruginea, Brassaiopsis ficifolia, Brassaiopsis glomerulata, Brassaiopsis gracilis, Brassaiopsis griffithii, Brassaiopsis hainla, Brassaiopsis hispida, Brassaiopsis hookeri, Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis, Brassaiopsis magnifica, Brassaiopsis minor, Brassaiopsis mitis, Brassaiopsis moumingensis, Brassaiopsis phanrangensis, Brassaiopsis producta, Brassaiopsis quercifolia, Brassaiopsis resecta, Brassaiopsis rockii, Brassaiopsis rufosetosa, Brassaiopsis shweliensis, Brassaiopsis simplex, Brassaiopsis simplicifolia, Brassaiopsis stellata, Brassaiopsis sumatrana, Brassaiopsis tibetanus, Brassaiopsis triloba, Brassaiopsis trilobata, Brassaiopsis tripteris, Brassaiopsis variabilis, Brassaiopsis bodinieri, Brassaiopsis ficifolioides, Brassaiopsis gigantea, Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis, Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia, Brassaiopsis spinosissima,

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

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