Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
hickenii
ID:
750486

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton & Rose) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 25: 21. 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749819

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis hickenii
  • Hickenii Maihueniopsis
  • Hickenii Maihueniop

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia pelaguensis Salm-Dyck [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus hickenii (Britton & Rose) Speg. [unknown]
  • Maihueniopsis darwinii hickenii (Britton & Rose) R.Kiesling [unknown]
  • Opuntia hickenii Britton & Rose [unknown]
  • Opuntia darwinii hickenii (Britton & Rose) Kiessling [unknown]

Description

Maihueniopsis hickenii (also called Hicken's Maihueniopsis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to Argentina and Bolivia. It has a rosette of fleshy, triangular-shaped leaves that are green in color. It is found in rocky, mountainous regions and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Maihueniopsis hickenii is a flowering plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it produces small white flowers in the spring. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including colds, headaches, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maihueniopsis hickenii is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maihueniopsis hickenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can tolerate some drought and is moderately frost hardy. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Maihueniopsis hickenii

Maihueniopsis hickenii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Maihueniopsis hickenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maihueniopsis hickenii?

Maihueniopsis hickenii

What is the common name of Maihueniopsis hickenii?

Hicken's maihueniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Maihueniopsis hickenii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.