Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
conoidea
ID:
370245

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Ritter ex Backeb.) F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 3: 873. 1980.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369577

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis conoidea
  • Cone-shaped Maihueniopsis
  • Cone-shaped False-spike

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Synonyms

  • Maihueniopsis tarapacana (Phil.) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Opuntia conoidea (F.Ritter ex Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus conoideus F.Ritter ex Backeb. [invalid]
  • Tephrocactus parvisetus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus tarapacanus (Phil.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Opuntia tarapacana Phil. [unknown]

Description

Maihueniopsis conoidea (also called Conoid Maihueniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, and its stems are triangular in cross-section. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of many spikelets. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Maihueniopsis conoidea is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and kidney diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maihueniopsis conoidea has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with several small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maihueniopsis conoidea is a slow-growing cactus species that requires a well-draining soil mix. It should be grown in a sunny location and watered sparingly. Propagation is done by seed or by offsets.

Where to Find Maihueniopsis conoidea

Maihueniopsis conoidea is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Maihueniopsis conoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maihueniopsis conoidea?

Maihueniopsis conoidea

What is the common name of Maihueniopsis conoidea?

Conoidea maihueniopsis

What is the growth rate of Maihueniopsis conoidea?

Slow

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

Curt Backeberg (1894-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backeb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.