Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
mcdowellii
ID:
1288716

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.N.Haage & Schmidt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Cat.: 225. 1908.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001288054

Common Names

  • Ariocarpus mcdowellii
  • Living Rock Cactus
  • McDowell's Living Rock

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Description

Ariocarpus mcdowellii (also called McDowell's Living Rock, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to South America. It is a shrubby cactus with light green stems that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

Ariocarpus mcdowellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ariocarpus mcdowellii are white and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ariocarpus mcdowellii is a slow-growing cactus species. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soil in a sunny location. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cutting off offsets from the parent plant.

Where to Find Ariocarpus mcdowellii

Ariocarpus mcdowellii is native to the deserts of Texas and northern Mexico.

Ariocarpus mcdowellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ariocarpus mcdowellii?

Ariocarpus mcdowellii

What is the common name of Ariocarpus mcdowellii?

McDowell's Ariocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Ariocarpus mcdowellii?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Franz Schmidt (1751-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmidt' in the authors string.
Johann Nicolaus Haage (1826-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.N.Haage' in the authors string.