Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
trigonus
ID:
548155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.A.C.Weber) K.Schum.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24(5): 550. 1898.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547487

Common Names

  • Trigonus Ariocarpus
  • Ariocarpus Trigonus
  • Ariocarpus Trigone

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Description

Ariocarpus trigonus (also called Triangle living rock, Triangle 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 trigonus 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

The flower of Ariocarpus trigonus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a triangular shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ariocarpus trigonus 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 trigonus

Ariocarpus trigonus is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of northern Mexico and the southern United States.

Ariocarpus trigonus FAQ

What type of soil does Ariocarpus trigonus prefer?

Ariocarpus trigonus prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Ariocarpus trigonus prefer?

Ariocarpus trigonus prefers a dry, desert climate.

How much sunlight does Ariocarpus trigonus need?

Ariocarpus trigonus 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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Frédéric Albert Constantin Weber (1830-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.C.Weber' in the authors string.