Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexispina
ID:
711315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wiggins & Rollins) E.F.Anderson

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
in Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 71(6): 325. 1999.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000710648

Common Names

  • Grusonia reflexispina
  • Reflexed-Spine Grusonia
  • Reflexed-Spine Star-Cactus

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Description

Grusonia reflexispina (also called Reflexed-spined Grusonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Grusonia reflexispina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Grusonia reflexispina has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Grusonia reflexispina is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant cactus that can be propagated from seed or offsets. It prefers well-draining soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Grusonia reflexispina

Grusonia reflexispina can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Grusonia reflexispina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Grusonia reflexispina?

Grusonia reflexispina

What is the common name of Grusonia reflexispina?

Bent-spined Grusonia

What is the natural habitat of Grusonia reflexispina?

Dry areas

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

Ira Loren Wiggins (1899-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiggins' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
Edward Frederick Anderson (1931-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Anderson' in the authors string.