Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
sanfelipensis
ID:
736393

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rebman) Rebman

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in J. Arizona-Nevada Acad. Sci. 341: 45. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735726

Common Names

  • Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis
  • San Felipe Cholla
  • San Felipe Cactus

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia sanfelipensis Rebman [unknown]
  • Grusonia sanfelipensis (Rebman) G.D.Rowley [unknown]

Description

Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis (also called the 'San Felipe Cholla', among many other common names) is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States. It is an evergreen shrub with cylindrical stems and small, spiny leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are red. It grows in dry, sandy soils in desert and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis is used as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis is a single, yellow, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves with a single stem growing from the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis

Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis can be found in the San Felipe Desert of Baja California.

Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis?

Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis

What is the common name of Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis?

San Felipe cholla

Where is Cylindropuntia sanfelipensis found?

It is found in 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