Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
acanthocarpa
ID:
632987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) F.M.Knuth

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 124. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632319

Common Names

  • Fruit-spined Cylindropuntia
  • Cylindropuntia Acanthocarpa
  • Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia acanthocarpa Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow [unknown]
  • Grusonia acanthocarpa (Engelm. & J.M.Bigelow) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa (also called Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of the Americas. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa sub. acanthocarpa
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa sub. ramosa (Peebles) M.A.Baker & Cloud-H.
Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa sub. thornberi (Thornber & Bonker) Lodé

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa has yellow flowers with red stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa can be found in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, California, and Mexico.

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa?

Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa

What is the common name of Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa?

Spinyfruit Cylindropuntia

What is the natural habitat of Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Cylindropuntia genus

Cylindropuntia abyssi, Cylindropuntia acanthocarpa, Cylindropuntia alcahes, Cylindropuntia anteojoensis, Cylindropuntia antoniae, Cylindropuntia arbuscula, Cylindropuntia bigelovii, Cylindropuntia californica, Cylindropuntia calmalliana, Cylindropuntia campii, Cylindropuntia caribaea, Cylindropuntia cholla, Cylindropuntia ciribe, Cylindropuntia davisii, Cylindropuntia delgadilloana, Cylindropuntia densiaculeata, Cylindropuntia deserta, Cylindropuntia echinocarpa, Cylindropuntia fosbergii, Cylindropuntia fulgida, Cylindropuntia ganderi, Cylindropuntia grantiorum, Cylindropuntia hystrix, Cylindropuntia imbricata, Cylindropuntia kelvinensis, Cylindropuntia kleiniae, Cylindropuntia leptocaulis, Cylindropuntia media, Cylindropuntia molesta, Cylindropuntia multigeniculata, Cylindropuntia munzii, Cylindropuntia pallida, Cylindropuntia parryi, Cylindropuntia prolifera, Cylindropuntia ramosissima, Cylindropuntia tesajo, Cylindropuntia thurberi, Cylindropuntia tunicata, Cylindropuntia whipplei, Cylindropuntia wolfii, Cylindropuntia lindsayi, Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis, Cylindropuntia santamaria, Cylindropuntia viridiflora, Cylindropuntia bernardina, Cylindropuntia cedrosensis, Cylindropuntia chuckwallensis, Cylindropuntia libertadensis, Cylindropuntia waltoniorum, Cylindropuntia perrita,

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

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
Frederik Marcus Knuth (1904-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Knuth' in the authors string.
John Milton Bigelow (1804-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Bigelow' in the authors string.