Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
miquelii
ID:
1039616

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Monv.) F.Ritter

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Kakteen Südamerika 3: 869. 1980.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038954

Common Names

  • Miqueliopuntia miquelii
  • Miquel's Miqueliopuntia
  • Miquel's Prickly-pear

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Description

Miqueliopuntia miquelii (also called Miquel's Miqueliopuntia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cactaceae family. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Miqueliopuntia miquelii is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making rope, baskets, and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miqueliopuntia miquelii has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miqueliopuntia miquelii is a cactus species native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Miqueliopuntia miquelii

Miqueliopuntia miquelii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Species in the Miqueliopuntia 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

Friedrich Ritter (1898-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Ritter' in the authors string.
Hippolyte Boissel de Monville (1794-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monv.' in the authors string.