Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
chichensis
ID:
629964

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cárdenas) E.F.Anderson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 71(6): 324. 1999.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629296

Common Names

  • Cumulopuntia Chichensis
  • Chichen Cactus
  • Cumulopuntia Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Austrocylindropuntia chichensis (Cárdenas) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia pentlandii colchana (Cárdenas) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Opuntia chichensis (Cárdenas) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia ferocior (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus ferocior Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus albiscoparius Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia chichensis colchana (Cárdenas) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus chichensis Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus chichensis colchanus Cárdenas [unknown]

Description

Cumulopuntia chichensis (also called Chichen Pincushion Cactus, among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to Mexico. It is a small, globose cactus, up to 4 inches (10 cm) tall and up to 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter. It grows in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 5,000 feet (1,500 m).

Uses & Benefits

Cumulopuntia chichensis is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cumulopuntia chichensis are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cumulopuntia chichensis is a hardy cactus that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a mature plant in spring or summer and allow it to dry out for a few days. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining cactus soil and place it in a sunny spot. Water the cutting sparingly and keep it in a warm, dry environment. The cutting should take root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Cumulopuntia chichensis

Cumulopuntia chichensis can be found in Mexico.

Cumulopuntia chichensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cumulopuntia chichensis?

Cumulopuntia chichensis

What are the uses of Cumulopuntia chichensis?

Cumulopuntia chichensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits.

What is the origin of Cumulopuntia chichensis?

Cumulopuntia chichensis is native to Mexico and parts of Central America.

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