Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
mitis
ID:
398691

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 736 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398023

Common Names

  • Brassaiopsis mitis
  • Mild Brassaiopsis
  • Mild False Aralia

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Synonyms

  • Pseudobrassaiopsis mitis (C.B.Clarke) R.N.Banerjee [unknown]
  • Euaraliopsis mitis (C.B.Clarke) N.P.Balakr. [invalid]

Description

Brassaiopsis mitis (also called Mite 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 mitis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brassaiopsis mitis 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 mitis 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 mitis

Brassaiopsis mitis is native to China.

Brassaiopsis mitis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis mitis?

Brassaiopsis mitis

What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis mitis?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the growth habit of Brassaiopsis mitis?

A small, evergreen shrub

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-24138: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.