Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
scaphirostris
ID:
548151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boed.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
in Monatsschr. Deutsch. Kakteen-Ges. 2: 60. 1930.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547483

Common Names

  • Scaphirostris Ariocarpus
  • Ariocarpus Scaphirostris
  • Ariocarpus Scaphirostre

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Description

Ariocarpus scaphirostris (also called Scaphyrostris living rock, Scaphyrostris 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 scaphirostris 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 scaphirostris 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 scaphirostris 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 scaphirostris

Ariocarpus scaphirostris can be found in the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southern United States.

Ariocarpus scaphirostris FAQ

What type of soil does Ariocarpus scaphirostris prefer?

Ariocarpus scaphirostris prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ariocarpus scaphirostris prefer?

Ariocarpus scaphirostris prefers a dry, desert climate.

How much sunlight does Ariocarpus scaphirostris need?

Ariocarpus scaphirostris 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