Status:
valid
Authors:
Backeb.
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Descr. Cact. Nov. 1: 6. 1957.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632369
Common Names
- Fruit-spined Cylindropuntia
- Cylindropuntia Densiaculeata
- Cylindropuntia densiaculeata
Description
Cylindropuntia densiaculeata (also called Dense-spined Cholla, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the family Cactaceae. It is native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is found in dry, sandy, and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cylindropuntia densiaculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cylindropuntia densiaculeata has yellow flowers with a red center and greenish-yellow fruits. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cylindropuntia densiaculeata is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Cylindropuntia densiaculeata
Cylindropuntia densiaculeata is native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico.
Cylindropuntia densiaculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cylindropuntia densiaculeata?
Cylindropuntia densiaculeata
What is the common name of Cylindropuntia densiaculeata?
Densely Spined Cylindropuntia
What is the natural habitat of Cylindropuntia densiaculeata?
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,