Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
633058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Haw.) F.M.Knuth

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Kaktus-ABC: 125. 1936.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632390

Common Names

  • Imbricate Cylindropuntia
  • Cylindropuntia Imbricata
  • Cylindropuntia imbricata

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia galeottii De Smet ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Opuntia exuviatostellata Lem. ex Labour. [unknown]
  • Opuntia exuviata Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Opuntia magna Griffiths [unknown]
  • Opuntia ruthei A.Berger [unknown]
  • Opuntia costigera Miq. [unknown]
  • Opuntia imbricata (Haw.) DC. [unknown]
  • Opuntia decipiens DC. [unknown]
  • Opuntia cristata Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Grusonia imbricata (Haw.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Cactus bleo Torr. [unknown]
  • Cactus cylindricus J.James [unknown]
  • Cactus imbricatus Lem. [unknown]
  • Cereus imbricatus Haw. [unknown]
  • Cereus imbricatus Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Cylindropuntia imbricata imbricata [unknown]
  • Opuntia exuviata stellata (Salm-Dyck) Lem. ex Labour. [unknown]
  • Opuntia stellata Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Opuntia arborescens Engelm. [unknown]
  • Opuntia vexans Griffiths [unknown]
  • Cylindropuntia arborescens (Engelm.) F.M.Knuth [unknown]
  • Cylindropuntia imbricata arborescens (Engelm.) Bulot [unknown]
  • Opuntia imbricata arborescens (Engelm.) A.D.Zimmerman [unknown]
  • Opuntia imbricata ramosior Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Opuntia imbricata tenuior Salm-Dyck [unknown]

Description

Cylindropuntia imbricata (also called Tree 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 imbricata 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 imbricata sub. argentea (M.S.Anthony) U.Guzmán
Cylindropuntia imbricata sub. cardenche (Griffiths) U.Guzmán
Cylindropuntia imbricata sub. lloydii (Rose) U.Guzmán
Cylindropuntia imbricata sub. imbricata
Cylindropuntia imbricata sub. rosea (DC.) M.A.Baker
Cylindropuntia imbricata sub. spinosior (Engelm.) M.A.Baker, Cloud-H. & Majure
Cylindropuntia imbricata sub. spinotecta (Griffiths) M.A.Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cylindropuntia imbricata 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 imbricata 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 imbricata

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

Cylindropuntia imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cylindropuntia imbricata?

Cylindropuntia imbricata

What are the common names of Cylindropuntia imbricata?

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

Where is Cylindropuntia imbricata native to?

Cylindropuntia imbricata 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

Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Frederik Marcus Knuth (1904-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Knuth' in the authors string.