Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.M.Baxter) Rebman
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
in J. Arizona-Nevada Acad. Sci. 341: 45. 2002.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000735727
Common Names
- Cylindropuntia santamaria
- Santa Maria Cholla
- Santa Maria Cactus
Synonyms
- Opuntia santamaria (E.M.Baxter) Wiggins [unknown]
- Grusonia santamaria E.M.Baxter [unknown]
- Opuntia santamaria (E.M.Baxter) Bravo [unknown]
Description
Cylindropuntia santamaria (also called the 'Santa Maria 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 santamaria is used as an ornamental plant, a source of timber, and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cylindropuntia santamaria 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cylindropuntia santamaria 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 santamaria
Cylindropuntia santamaria can be found in the Santa Maria Mountains of Arizona.
Cylindropuntia santamaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cylindropuntia santamaria?
Cylindropuntia santamaria
What is the common name of Cylindropuntia santamaria?
Santa Maria cholla
Where is Cylindropuntia santamaria 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,