Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
darwinii
ID:
370246

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hensl.) F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 2: 389. 1980.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369578

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis darwinii
  • Darwin's Maihueniopsis
  • Darwin's False-spike

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia darwinii Hensl. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus polyacanthus Lem. ex C.F.Först. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus darwinii (Hensl.) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Maihueniopsis darwinii darwinii [unknown]
  • Opuntia neuquensis Borg [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus neuquensis (Borg) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Maihueniopsis neuquensis (Borg) F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Opuntia platyacantha deflexispina (Salm-Dyck) Schelle [unknown]
  • Opuntia platyacantha angustispina (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia platyacantha deflexispina Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Opuntia platyacantha monvillei Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Opuntia platyacantha neoplatyacantha (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus platyacanthus angustispinus Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus platyacanthus deflexispinus (Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus platyacanthus monvillei (Salm-Dyck) Backeb. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus platyacanthus neoplatyacanthus Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Maihueniopsis darwinii (also called Darwin's 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 darwinii is used in traditional medicine to treat 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 darwinii 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 darwinii 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 darwinii

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

Maihueniopsis darwinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maihueniopsis darwinii?

Maihueniopsis darwinii

What type of plant is Maihueniopsis darwinii?

A cactus

Where does Maihueniopsis darwinii grow?

It is native to Argentina

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

John Stevens Henslow (1796-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hensl.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.