Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hutchisonii
ID:
746764

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.J.Charles

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
in Bradleya 28: 3, 7, figs. 4-11, map. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746097

Common Names

  • Borzicactus Hutchisonii
  • Hutchisonii Borzicactus
  • Hutchisoni Borzicactus

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Description

Borzicactus hutchisonii (also called Hutchison's Borzicactus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m in height. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Borzicactus hutchisonii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Borzicactus hutchisonii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Borzicactus hutchisonii is a perennial cactus that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. When propagating from seed, sow in spring or early summer and cover lightly with soil. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Borzicactus hutchisonii

Borzicactus hutchisonii is found in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico.

Borzicactus hutchisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Borzicactus hutchisonii?

Borzicactus hutchisonii

What is the family of Borzicactus hutchisonii?

Cactaceae

What is the habitat of Borzicactus hutchisonii?

Tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests

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

Graham J. Charles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.J.Charles' in the authors string.