Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
retusus
ID:
548145

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheidw.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 5: 492, t. 1. 1838.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547477

Common Names

  • Retusus Ariocarpus
  • Ariocarpus Retusus
  • Ariocarpus Retuse

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Description

Ariocarpus retusus (also called Retuse living rock, Retuse 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 retusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ariocarpus retusus 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 retusus 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 retusus

Ariocarpus retusus is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Ariocarpus retusus FAQ

What type of soil does Ariocarpus retusus prefer?

Ariocarpus retusus prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ariocarpus retusus prefer?

Ariocarpus retusus prefers a dry, desert climate.

How much sunlight does Ariocarpus retusus need?

Ariocarpus retusus 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,