Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martinii
ID:
1287889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labour.) Britton

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
in Addisonia 2: 55. 1917.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001287227

Common Names

  • Harrisia martinii
  • Martin's Apple Cactus
  • Martin's Night-Blooming Cereus

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Description

Harrisia martinii (also called Martin's Apple Cactus, among many other common names) is a cactus species native to the United States and Mexico. It is a shrubby cactus that grows up to 1 m tall and has flat, paddle-shaped stems. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of up to 2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Harrisia martinii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Harrisia martinii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, green stems and small, round, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harrisia martinii is a slow-growing cactus that requires well-draining soil and full sun. Propagation is done through seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Offsets can be removed from the mother plant and planted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Harrisia martinii

Harrisia martinii can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Harrisia martinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harrisia martinii?

Harrisia martinii

What is the common name of Harrisia martinii?

Martin's Apple Cactus

What is the natural habitat of Harrisia martinii?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Chihuahuan Desert

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
J. Labouret (1820-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labour.' in the authors string.