Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
platyacantha
ID:
750485

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pfeiff.) D.R.Hunt

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
in Cactaceae Syst. Init. 25: 24. 2011.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749818

Common Names

  • Maihueniopsis platyacantha
  • Platyacantha Maihueniopsis
  • Platyacantha Maihueniop

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia alpina Gillies ex Pfeiff. [unknown]
  • Tephrocactus platyacanthus (Pfeiff.) Lem. [unknown]
  • Maihueniopsis albomarginata F.Ritter [unknown]
  • Opuntia platyacantha Hort.Dyck. ex Pfeiff. [unknown]

Description

Maihueniopsis platyacantha (also called 'Platyacantha Maihueniopsis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Maihueniopsis platyacantha 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 platyacantha 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 platyacantha 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 platyacantha

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

Maihueniopsis platyacantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maihueniopsis platyacantha?

Maihueniopsis platyacantha

What is the common name of Maihueniopsis platyacantha?

Broad-spined maihueniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Maihueniopsis platyacantha?

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

Ludwig Karl Georg Pfeiffer (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.