Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densispina
ID:
1265332

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ralston & Hilsenb.) Pinkava

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in J. Arizona-Nevada Acad. Sci. 34(1): 45. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264670

Common Names

  • Grusonia densispina
  • Densispina Grusonia
  • Densispina

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Description

Grusonia densispina (also called Spiny Grusonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to North America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Grusonia densispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Grusonia densispina are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grusonia densispina is a perennial cactus that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Grusonia densispina

Grusonia densispina is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Grusonia densispina FAQ

What are the common names of Grusonia densispina?

Grusonia densispina is commonly known as the bristly club cholla.

Where does Grusonia densispina grow?

Grusonia densispina is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

What is the growth habit of Grusonia densispina?

Grusonia densispina is a shrubby, branching cactus that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide.

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.
Richard A. Hilsenbeck (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilsenb.' in the authors string.
Barbara E. Ralston: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ralston' in the authors string.