Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aciculata
ID:
387330

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griffiths

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
in Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 29(3): 10–11. 1916.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386662

Common Names

  • Opuntia aciculata
  • Needle-Spined Opuntia
  • Needle-Spined Prickly Pear

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Synonyms

  • Opuntia lindheimeri aciculata (Griffiths) Bravo [unknown]
  • Opuntia engelmannii aciculata (Griffiths) U.Guzmán & Mandujano [unknown]
  • Opuntia engelmannii aciculata (Griffiths) D.Weniger [unknown]
  • Opuntia engelmannii aciculata (Griffiths) Bravo [unknown]
  • Opuntia aciculata orbiculata Backeb. [unknown]

Description

Opuntia aciculata (also called Needle Prickly Pear, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. It is native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is found in deserts and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Opuntia aciculata is used as a food source, for its ornamental value, as a windbreak, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Opuntia aciculata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Opuntia aciculata is a perennial cactus that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and in well-draining soil. Water the plant deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Opuntia aciculata

Opuntia aciculata can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Opuntia aciculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Opuntia aciculata?

Opuntia aciculata

What is the common name of Opuntia aciculata?

Needle Prickly Pear

What is the natural habitat of Opuntia aciculata?

Opuntia aciculata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Opuntia genus

Opuntia megacantha, Opuntia microdasys, Opuntia laiglonii, Opuntia lucayana, Opuntia macrantha, Opuntia lutea, Opuntia lucida, Opuntia longispina, Opuntia piccolomini, Opuntia pittieri, Opuntia opuntia, Opuntia occidentalis, Opuntia peckii, Opuntia phyllacantha, Opuntia pennellii, Opuntia papyracantha, Opuntia fragilis, Opuntia flavispina, Opuntia stricta, Opuntia straminea, Opuntia stenarthra, Opuntia ficus-indica, Opuntia glaucophylla, Opuntia elisae, Opuntia elatior, Opuntia effulgia, Opuntia diversispina, Opuntia festiva, Opuntia inaequilateralis, Opuntia humifusa, Opuntia horstii, Opuntia kuehnrichii, Opuntia jussieui, Opuntia intermedia, Opuntia ithypetala, Opuntia irrorata, Opuntia guatemalensis, Opuntia hondurensis, Opuntia hitchenii, Opuntia hanburyana, Opuntia virens, Opuntia woodsii, Opuntia rooneyi, Opuntia urbaniana, Opuntia salmii, Opuntia salicornoides, Opuntia pubescens, Opuntia protracta, Opuntia praecox, Opuntia reptans,

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