Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
dactylifera
ID:
629968

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vaupel) E.F.Anderson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629300

Common Names

  • Cumulopuntia Dactylifera
  • Finger Cactus
  • Cumulopuntia Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia duvalioides (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus duvalioides Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus dactyliferus (Vaupel) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Cumulopuntia boliviana dactylifera (Vaupel) D.R.Hunt [valid]
  • Cumulopuntia pentlandii dactylifera (Vaupel) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Opuntia cylindrarticulata (Cárdenas) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus noodtiae Backeb. & H.Jacobsen [unknown]
  • Opuntia noodtiae (Backeb. & H.Jacobsen) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia dactylifera Vaupel [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus cylindrarticulatus Cárdenas [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus dactylifer (Vaupel) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia duvalioides albispina (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus duvalioides albispinus Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Cumulopuntia dactylifera (also called Date 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 dactylifera 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 flower of Cumulopuntia dactylifera is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cumulopuntia dactylifera 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 dactylifera

Cumulopuntia dactylifera can be found in Mexico.

Cumulopuntia dactylifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cumulopuntia dactylifera?

Cumulopuntia dactylifera

What are the uses of Cumulopuntia dactylifera?

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

What is the origin of Cumulopuntia dactylifera?

Cumulopuntia dactylifera 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

Friedrich Karl Johann Vaupel (1876-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vaupel' in the authors string.
Edward Frederick Anderson (1931-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Anderson' in the authors string.