Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
nelissae
ID:
548139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Halda & Panar.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Acta Mus. Richnov., Sect. Nat. 10: 150. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547471

Common Names

  • Nelissae Ariocarpus
  • Ariocarpus Nelissae
  • Ariocarpus Nelisse

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Description

Ariocarpus nelissae (also called Nelissen's living rock, Nelissen's peyote, and many other common names) is a small, low-growing cactus with thick, fleshy, grey-green stems and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in desert habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ariocarpus nelissae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to purify the air in the home and to reduce stress.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ariocarpus nelissae has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in a dense spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ariocarpus nelissae is a slow-growing succulent that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Ariocarpus nelissae

Ariocarpus nelissae is found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Ariocarpus nelissae FAQ

What type of soil does Ariocarpus nelissae prefer?

Ariocarpus nelissae prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ariocarpus nelissae prefer?

Ariocarpus nelissae prefers a dry, desert climate.

How much sunlight does Ariocarpus nelissae need?

Ariocarpus nelissae needs full sun to partial shade.

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

Josef Jakob Halda (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halda' in the authors string.
Paolo Panarotto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panar.' in the authors string.