Status:
valid
Authors:
(Britton) A.Berger
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Entwicklungslin. Kakt.: 94. 1926.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619501
Common Names
- Millspaugh's Consolea
- Millspaughs Consolea
- Millspaughii Consolea
Synonyms
- Opuntia millspaughii Britton [unknown]
- Consolea spinosissima millspaughii (Britton) Guiggi [unknown]
Description
Consolea millspaughii (also called 'Millspaugh's Consolea', among many other common names) is a small, succulent plant native to Mexico. It has a single stem with small, oval leaves and yellow, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Consolea millspaughii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, such as respiratory problems and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Consolea millspaughii sub. corallicola (Small) Majure
Consolea millspaughii sub. millspaughii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Consolea millspaughii is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Consolea millspaughii can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Consolea millspaughii
Consolea millspaughii can be found in the United States, in the states of Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Consolea millspaughii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Consolea millspaughii?
Consolea millspaughii
What is the common name of Consolea millspaughii?
Millspaugh's Cactus
What is the natural habitat of Consolea millspaughii?
It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Species in the Consolea genus
Consolea acaulis,
Consolea falcata,
Consolea macracantha,
Consolea microcarpa,
Consolea millspaughii,
Consolea moniliformis,
Consolea nashii,
Consolea rubescens,
Consolea spinosissima,
Consolea testudinis-crus,
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
Majure, L. C., Barrios, D., Díaz, E., Zumwalde, B. A., Testo, W., and Negrón-Ortíz, V.. 2021. Pleistocene aridification underlies the evolutionary history of the Caribbean endemic, insular, giant Consolea (Opuntioideae). American Journal of Botany 108( 2): 200– 215.: