Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
ganderi
ID:
633047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Wolf) Rebman & Pinkava

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
in J. Arizona-Nevada Acad. Sci. 332: 150. 2001.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632379

Common Names

  • Gander's Cylindropuntia
  • Cylindropuntia Ganderi
  • Cylindropuntia ganderi

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Description

Cylindropuntia ganderi (also called Gander's Cholla, among many other common names) is a shrubby cactus species native to the Sonoran Desert and the Chihuahuan Desert of the United States and Mexico. It is a columnar cactus with cylindrical stems, which are covered with clusters of yellow spines. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cylindropuntia ganderi 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 ganderi sub. ganderi
Cylindropuntia ganderi sub. catavinensis (Rebman) Rebman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cylindropuntia ganderi 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cylindropuntia ganderi can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Cylindropuntia ganderi

Cylindropuntia ganderi is native to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and Mexico.

Cylindropuntia ganderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cylindropuntia ganderi?

Cylindropuntia ganderi

What are the common names of Cylindropuntia ganderi?

Common names include Chainfruit Cholla, Chain-Fruit Cholla, and Chain-Link Cactus

Where is Cylindropuntia ganderi native to?

Cylindropuntia ganderi is native to the southwestern United States and northern 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

Donald John Pinkava (1933-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pinkava' in the authors string.
Carl Brandt Wolf (1905-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Wolf' in the authors string.
Jon Paul Rebman (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rebman' in the authors string.