Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
558842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Glass & W.A.Fitz Maur.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Suc. Mex. 37(1): 13. 1992.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558174

Common Names

  • Aztekium hintonii
  • Hintonii Aztekium
  • Hintonii Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Aztekonia hintonii (Glass & W.A.Fitz Maur.) Mottram [unknown]

Description

Aztekium hintonii (also called 'Hinton's Aztekium', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant with a woody base and soft, needle-like leaves. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aztekium hintonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aztekium hintonii has small, yellow flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aztekium hintonii is a succulent cactus that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Aztekium hintonii

Aztekium hintonii can be found in the wild in Mexico.

Aztekium hintonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aztekium hintonii?

Aztekium hintonii

What is the common name of Aztekium hintonii?

Hinton's Aztekium

What is the natural habitat of Aztekium hintonii?

Deserts of northern Mexico

Species in the Aztekium genus

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

Charles Edward Glass (1934-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glass' in the authors string.
Walter Alfred Fitz Maurice (1924-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Fitz Maur.' in the authors string.