Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
379002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engelm.) M.P.Griff.

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
in Haseltonia 9: 91. 2003.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378334

Common Names

  • Micropuntia pulchella
  • Beautiful Puntia
  • Beautiful Micropuntia

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia gracilicylindrica (E.F.Wiegand & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia wiegandii (Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia pygmaea (E.F.Wiegand & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia tuberculosirhopalica (E.F.Wiegand & Backeb.) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia spectatissima (Daston) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia brachyrhopalica (Daston) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Opuntia barkleyana (Daston) G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Corynopuntia pulchella (Engelm.) F.M.Knuth [unknown]
  • Grusonia pulchella (Engelm.) H.Rob. [unknown]
  • Micropuntia tuberulosirhopalica E.F.Wiegand & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Micropuntia wiegandii Backeb. [unknown]
  • Micropuntia barkleyana Daston [unknown]
  • Micropuntia brachyrhopalica Daston [unknown]
  • Micropuntia spectatissima Daston [unknown]
  • Opuntia pulchella Engelm. [unknown]
  • Micropuntia gracilicylindrica E.F.Wiegand & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Micropuntia pygmaea E.F.Wiegand & Backeb. [unknown]
  • Micropuntia pulchella gracilicylindrica (E.F.Wiegand & Backeb.) Hochstätter [unknown]
  • Micropuntia tuberculosirhopalica E.F.Wiegand & Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Micropuntia pulchella (also called Opuntia pulchella, among many other common names) is a species of cactus in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Micropuntia pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micropuntia pulchella has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow eyes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micropuntia pulchella is a perennial cactus that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Micropuntia pulchella

Micropuntia pulchella can be found in Mexico.

Micropuntia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Micropuntia pulchella?

Micropuntia pulchella

What is the common name of Micropuntia pulchella?

Pulchella's Micropuntia

What type of plant is Micropuntia pulchella?

It is a cactus

Species in the Micropuntia genus

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

George Engelmann (1809-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engelm.' in the authors string.
M.Patrick Griffith: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Griff.' in the authors string.